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research Hair Number per Follicular Unit as a Marker of Treatment Response to Combined Autologous Scalp‐Derived Micrografts and Allogeneic SHED ‐ CM in Male Androgenetic Alopecia

June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

The treatment improved hair growth and was safe, with hair number per follicle indicating success.

The Ludwig Pattern of Androgenetic Alopecia Is Due to a Hierarchy of Androgen Sensitivity Within Follicular Units That Leads to Selective Miniaturization and a Reduction in the Number of Terminal Hairs Per Follicular Unit

research The Ludwig pattern of androgenetic alopecia is due to a hierarchy of androgen sensitivity within follicular units that leads to selective miniaturization and a reduction in the number of terminal hairs per follicular unit

47 citations , September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Ludwig pattern hair loss in women results from varying sensitivity in hair follicles, causing fewer visible hairs.

research The Ludwig pattern of androgenetic alopecia is due to a hierarchy of androgen sensitivity within follicular units that leads to selective miniaturization and a reduction in the number of terminal hairs per follicular unit

January 2009 in “The Year book of dermatology”

Ludwig pattern hair loss results from varying androgen sensitivity, causing fewer thick hairs and more thin hairs.

research Follicular Unit Extraction for Hair Transplantation: An Update

1 citations , June 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a hair transplant method with less scarring and discomfort but requires skilled surgeons and has limitations on graft numbers per session.

research Divergent progression pathways in male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss: Trichoscopic perspectives

January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Men's and women's pattern hair loss progress differently, with men showing more hair thinning and women having more widespread hair loss.

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community I understand this topic has been discussed countless times, but hair loss is the most brutal experience for men.

in Chat 343 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss significantly affects men's confidence and mental health. Common treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, with some considering hair transplants.

community DHT Isn’t the Only Factor in Hair Loss and That Might Be the Key to a Real Cure

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Hair loss involves more than just DHT, with genetic factors like TRPS affecting hair follicles. Treatments such as Amplifica's AMP-601 and AMP-303 target stem cells for potential hair growth solutions.

community Creatine, my hair loss, and my DHT levels. An anecdote with lab values.

in Update 166 upvotes 1 year ago

Increased hair loss after starting a 10g daily creatine regimen, possibly linked to elevated DHT levels despite dutasteride use. Stopping creatine reduced shedding, but the exact cause is uncertain, with discussions on exercise and lifestyle impacts.

community How do athletes maintain their hair transplants? Or do they not?

in Transplants 57 upvotes 1 year ago

Athletes often use finasteride to maintain hair transplants, but some avoid it due to potential hormonal effects. Notable examples include Mo Salah and Conor McGregor, while LeBron James has had multiple procedures with varying success.

community Does regrowth always start as thin hairs? Do hairs thicken as they grow or do they need to shed and then come back to get thicker?

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Hair regrowth can start as thin hairs that may thicken over time, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil showing varied results. Some users report initial shedding followed by thicker regrowth, while others experience mixed outcomes in different areas.

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research The Ludwig pattern of androgenetic alopecia is due to a hierarchy of androgen sensitivity within follicular units that leads to selective miniaturization and a reduction in the number of terminal hairs per follicular unit

research The Ludwig pattern of androgenetic alopecia is due to a hierarchy of androgen sensitivity within follicular units that leads to selective miniaturization and a reduction in the number of terminal hairs per follicular unit

research Follicular Unit Extraction for Hair Transplantation: An Update

research Divergent progression pathways in male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss: Trichoscopic perspectives

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