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research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp after contact dermatitis from a prosthetic hair piece
A woman's scalp condition improved with specific ointment after a hair piece caused skin issues.
research Facilitation of facial prosthesis placement with tattoo markers: A clinical report
Tattoo markers help place ear prostheses easily and improve acceptance.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and the impact of wig prosthesis on patient quality of life: a case report with medical insurance appeal letter
Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.
research Evaluation of the CNC® prosthetic system in recurrent breast cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced alopecia: a pilot study
The CNC® prosthetic system improved body image in breast cancer patients with hair loss from chemotherapy but did not significantly change their psychological wellbeing.
research Review of hair prosthetic options for patients with alopecia
Dermatologists should know hair prosthetic options to better help alopecia patients.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Is Elon on fin or dut? He made at least one transplant before
Elon Musk likely had at least two hair transplants and uses finasteride or dutasteride to maintain his hair. He may also use a hair system or prosthetic hair.
community New company working on grey hair reversal
A conversation about hair loss and the desire for treatments to reverse balding and grey hair. The conversation mentions the use of minoxidil (Minoxidil) for hair growth and the potential for it to darken grey hair. Finasteride (Fin) is also mentioned as a treatment that turned someone's blonde hair brunette.
community Why are hormone blockers more socially acceptable than hair systems or balding?
Finasteride is more accepted than hair systems because it is less visible and maintains natural hair. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, but opinions on hair systems vary.
community 2 years of treatment - 1mg Fin/5% minox
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1.25mm derma-stamping fortnightly, and 2% nizoral shampoo twice a week for two years, seeing significant hair regrowth despite periodic shedding. They plan to consider a hair transplant in the future to address stubborn areas.
community Ter Stegen’s (FC Barcelona goalkeeper) hair transplant
A hair transplant experienced by FC Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen, who reportedly saw improved confidence and performance following the procedure. People discussed finasteride as an alternative treatment option for those unable to afford a transplant.