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research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp after contact dermatitis from a prosthetic hair piece

9 citations , March 2017 in “JAAD Case Reports”

A woman's scalp condition improved with specific ointment after a hair piece caused skin issues.

research Wigs and hair prosthetics

May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Wigs and hair prosthetics boost confidence and quality of life for people with hair loss.

research Global landscape of cranial prosthesis policies for medical hair loss: a narrative review

July 2026 in “Frontiers in Public Health”

Cranial prosthesis coverage for medical hair loss is inconsistent worldwide, needing standardization for better access.

research Review of hair prosthetic options for patients with alopecia

June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

Dermatologists should know hair prosthetic options to better help alopecia patients.

research The relation between androgenetic thin hair diagnosed by trichoscope and benign prostatic hyperplasia

1 citations , December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Men with thinner hair from genetic hair loss may be more likely to have an enlarged prostate.

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community Is Elon on fin or dut? He made at least one transplant before

in Treatment 265 upvotes 1 year ago

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 Ter Stegen’s (FC Barcelona goalkeeper) hair transplant

in Transplants 3 years ago

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.

community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

in Treatment 42 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

community Why are hormone blockers more socially acceptable than hair systems or balding?

in Chat 105 upvotes 4 months ago

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 New company working on grey hair reversal

in Research/Science 98 upvotes 2 years ago

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.

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