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Hair Diameter Measurements for Planning Follicular Unit Extraction Surgery: Is There a Correlation Between the Micrometer Caliper and Scanning Electron Microscopy Findings?

research Hair diameter measurements for planning follicular unit extraction surgery (FUE): Is there a correlation between the micrometer caliper and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) findings?

3 citations , April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

The micrometer caliper is a reliable tool for measuring hair diameter for FUE surgery.

research Clinical response and time to improvement with 308-nm excimer laser therapy in scarring alopecia: a retrospective cohort study

July 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

Excimer laser therapy may help improve scarring alopecia symptoms and hair appearance.

research Follicular Bisection in Hair Restoration: In Vivo Experiment

1 citations , July 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Splitting one hair follicle into two can help regrow hair with a 50% to 70% success rate, useful when donor hair is limited.

research Topical dutasteride with microneedling in treatment of male androgenetic alopecia

January 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal”

Combining topical dutasteride with microneedling is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone.

research Assessment and Treatment Outcomes of Persistent Radiation-Induced Alopecia in Patients With Cancer

24 citations , August 2020 in “JAMA dermatology”

Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.

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community Oral Minoxidil Study of 60 AGA patients

in Minoxidil 71 upvotes 4 years ago

Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.

community Peppermint oil for Hair Thickness

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 8 months ago

Peppermint oil may increase hair thickness more effectively than minoxidil, but its effects are mostly studied in animals. Users report mixed results, with some seeing no regrowth and others noting slight improvements when combined with other treatments.

community Topical Dutasteride Seems to Work

in Research/Science 22 upvotes 8 months ago

Topical dutasteride, particularly at 0.05%, shows greater hair density improvement than oral finasteride over 24 weeks, though hair thickness gains are similar. Some users report side effects with topical treatments, but others find them effective for maintaining hair without significant systemic absorption.

community PP405 Drug in Action: Picture From Official Company Website

in Technology 776 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 shows promise for hair follicle reactivation with minimal side effects. Users recommend continuing Minoxidil and Finasteride until more results are confirmed.

community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

in Treatment 10 upvotes 5 months ago

Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

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