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digital tool analyzing hair growth and loss patterns

TrichoScan is a digital imaging tool used to analyze hair growth and hair loss. It combines epiluminescence microscopy with software to measure parameters like hair density, hair thickness, and the percentage of hair in different growth phases. This method is particularly useful for diagnosing and monitoring conditions like alopecia.

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research Validation of TrichoScan® technology as a fully-automated tool for evaluation of hair growth parameters

38 citations , May 2009 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology”

TrichoScan® is a reliable tool for measuring hair growth, providing quicker and more consistent results than manual methods.

research Trichoscan: What Is New?

33 citations , January 2005 in “Dermatology”

Trichoscan is a reliable method for measuring hair growth and monitoring treatment effectiveness in hair loss.

research TrichoScan: combining epiluminescence microscopy with digital image analysis for the measurement of hair growth in vivo.

31 citations , August 2001 in “PubMed”

TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and showed improved hair counts and thickness after finasteride treatment.

research Use of the TrichoScan to Assess Female Pattern Hair Loss

30 citations , April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

TrichoScan helps identify subtle hair thinning in women with androgenetic alopecia.

research TrichoScan

28 citations , December 2002 in “Der Hautarzt”

TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and loss, showing increased hair counts and thickness with treatment.

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community Topical Melatonin, Hair Loss/Growth, and Seb Derm (Seborrheic Dermatitis)

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical melatonin was found to significantly increase hair density and decrease scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis. The user is considering using it alongside finasteride and oral minoxidil for treating hair loss and scalp health.

community [Discussion] Trichoscopy in sudden-onset AGA: Pathology and reversibility of "Yellow Dots" without 5AR-inhibitors?

in Research/Science 5 upvotes 4 months ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, finasteride, dutasteride, pumpkin seeds, saw palmetto, and scalp massage. The consensus is that finasteride or dutasteride is necessary for significant regrowth, while other methods may only slow hair loss.

community New Hair Loss Treatment: Adipose Derived Secretomes

in Research/Science 17 upvotes 1 year ago

Adipose-derived stem cell secretome showed significant improvement in hair density and growth, especially when combined with minoxidil, suggesting a synergistic effect. The study had limitations, including a small sample size and potential bias.

community Did anyone's hairline get permanently destroyed by dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 12 upvotes 3 years ago

User asks if dutasteride destroys hairlines. Some users share negative experiences, while others report improvement or no issues. Advice given: start with finasteride and consider anti-androgens if needed.

community Anyone here get results from topical melatonin?

in Research/Science 11 upvotes 4 years ago

A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is experiencing increased shedding and is considering using topical melatonin with a product called Rizn. Another user is skeptical about the effectiveness of topical melatonin due to issues with the research and lack of replication of results, while a third user expresses interest in the outcome of using Rizn after not seeing results from topical finasteride and minoxidil.

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