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    GlossaryVascular Endothelial Growth Factor

    stimulates new blood vessel formation

    Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) is a protein that stimulates the formation of new blood vessels. It plays a crucial role in both normal processes like wound healing and the growth of hair, as well as in pathological conditions such as cancer, where it can promote tumor growth by increasing blood supply.

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      community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

      in Microneedling  295 upvotes 3 years ago
      Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.

      community A Theory on Why Microneedling Works

       175 upvotes 6 years ago
      Microneedling may enhance hair regrowth by transferring stem cells to dormant follicles, improving the effects of minoxidil. Users discuss using microneedling with needle lengths around 1.5mm to stimulate hair growth.

      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  43 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 Do you keep gains if you stop microneedling?

      in Microneedling  15 upvotes 9 months ago
      Stopping microneedling may result in losing hair gains, as it enhances the effectiveness of treatments like minoxidil. Combining microneedling with minoxidil and finasteride is more effective than using microneedling alone.

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      in Progress Pictures  67 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user used microneedling, zinc, vitamin D3, biotin, magnesium, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a DHT-blocker shampoo with biotin for hair loss. They are considering adding minoxidil due to stagnation in progress.