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    GlossaryPlatelet Lysate (PL)

    substance from broken-down platelets, rich in growth factors

    Platelet Lysate (PL) is a substance derived from the breakdown of platelets, which are small cell fragments in the blood involved in clotting. It is rich in growth factors and cytokines, making it useful in regenerative medicine and tissue repair, including treatments for hair loss and alopecia.

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      community Please help! Continuously thinning while on Fin 1 mg

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 1 day ago
      The user is experiencing continued hair thinning despite taking Finasteride 1 mg daily for over a year and is hesitant to try Minoxidil due to potential side effects and inconsistency. Suggestions include trying topical Minoxidil once a day, considering oral Minoxidil, and possibly getting a skin biopsy to determine the type of hair loss.

      community Please be consistent and don't give up!

      in Is this regrowth?  418 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 29-year-old man regained his hairline using a consistent routine of topical minoxidil and finasteride, along with pumpkin seed oil, despite experiencing side effects like low libido and ED. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and is satisfied with his progress, choosing to avoid oral treatments due to potential side effects.

      community Please save this community. Seriously.

      in Satire  231 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation humorously critiques the lack of common sense in discussions about hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, while also highlighting the repetitive nature of advice in the community. It suggests that joke posts keep the community engaging, despite some users taking absurd claims seriously.