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Contents
Introduction 4
Chapter 1: What Really Causes Hair Loss? 7
Chapter 2: The 3 Layer System 46
Chapter 3: Hair That Keeps Getting Better 59
Chapter 4: My Journey 65
Got Questions? 73
Bonus Section 92
Appendix 105
Acknowledgments 110
References 111
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Introduction
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This is what this book is about.
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In Chapter 3 you’ll see why fixing hair loss at the root cause,
using the 3 Layer System, can give you hair that will
continue to grow thicker and healthier with time and how
this is different from “band-aid solutions” where results
quickly plateau after 6 - 18 months as the traditional
treatments gradually become less effective at regrowing
more hair.
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Chapter 1: What Really Causes Hair
Loss?
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The Scalp Layers
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Blood supply feeds the dermal papilla, via a vascular
network which travels through and above the galea, and
into the root of the follicle.
The hair follicle shaft grows from the bulb and pushes out
through the dermis and epidermis, to become the hair on
our head we know and love.
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All living cells require nutrients and oxygen to survive and
grow. Nutrients and oxygen are delivered to the cells from
the blood supply. If the blood supply is low, those living cells
and the structures they make up start to atrophy (shrink)
and won’t be replaced by new ones.
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This hair follicle miniaturization process is caused by
constriction of the hair follicle blood supply and growth
space, and it takes place within the 3 layers of the scalp.
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the consequence is that the epidermis is coated in a layer of
‘plaque’ which blocks the hair follicle pores, and contributes
to inflammation.
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In the second image the hairs are uniformly thicker and
show no signs of miniaturization. But notice also how the
scalp is free from dandruff and sebum.
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Layer 2: The Dermis
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What happens in the dermis that reduces blood
supply and growth space?
Take your hand and pinch an area of your scalp where you
are experiencing hair loss. No doubt you will notice the
scalp is tougher and less flexible than the scalp at the back
or sides of your head where your hair is thick.
In advanced cases of hair loss, the scalp goes shiny. We’ve all
seen this kind of shiny bald scalp as in the photo below:
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soft, flexible and thick layer to the tough, rigid, thin and
shiny layer.
Have you ever noticed how hair can’t regrow in scar tissue?
This is because the irregular collagen deposits are so tightly
packed that the follicles don’t even have any space to grow.
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The balding process is the process of the dermis changing
structure and becoming more fibrotic due to the
overproduction of irregular collagen which restricts hair
follicle growth space and blood supply. The process is so
slow and gradual that we don’t notice much of a change
from day to day.
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To quickly summarise; the dermis is the bed of the hair
follicle, as such, when the structure of the dermis changes it
reduces hair follicle growth space and blood supply leading
to follicle miniaturization.
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One study found that men who suffer from pattern hair loss
have significantly reduced scalp blood flow compared to
men without hair loss. (2)
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When you think about the fibrosis findings we discussed
earlier, this makes sense. As irregular collagen fibers expand
into space previously occupied by healthy tissue, the ability
of blood vessels to supply the hair follicles decreases.
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The author of one study on hair loss and blood supply, Dr
Klemp MD from the University of Copenhagen, writes:
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We’ve seen how fibrosis in the dermis starts to restrict the
growth space, and cut off the blood supply to the hair
follicle. We also saw how multiple scientific studies confirm
that a balding scalp has reduced blood and oxygen levels
compared to men without hair loss.
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We know from case studies that men who can’t produce
DHT never go bald. This led pharmaceutical companies to
look for a way to block DHT to try and cure baldness.
Enter finasteride.
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They also couldn't explain why blocking DHT is sufficient to
stop hair loss, but never results in full recoveries of bald
areas.
The scientific consensus was that hairs fall out in the front
and crown of the scalp but not the sides and back because
the front and crown follicles are “genetically sensitive to
DHT”, whereas the ones on the side and back are not.
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In recent years the scientific consensus has started shifting
to an understanding that DHT plays a role in dermal
fibrosis. That’s why blocking DHT stops further hair loss,
but typically only regrows a small amount of hair.
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Put it like this: DHT + inflammation (from scalp tension) +
genetic predisposition = dermal fibrosis.
For now, the main question is: What is scalp tension and
what causes it?
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The galea is a tough, fibrous sheet of connective tissue,
which covers the entire top of the head and is held in place
by muscles connected at the front, back and sides.
Since the layers of scalp tissue are all connected, when the
galea is pulled tight, all the other layers (adipose, dermis and
epidermis) are pulled tight as well.
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The parts of the scalp where hair continues to grow even in
advanced stages of male pattern baldness, there is muscle,
rather than galea, underlying the dermis.
Knowing that hair loss takes place only in the scalp area
that’s directly above the galea, researchers suspected that
tension in the galea might be involved in hair loss.
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Let’s look at those studies now.
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Not only did the Botox injections help reduce the tension
headaches, but some of the patients who were losing hair
noticed their hair loss had stopped.
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With the muscles now relaxed and not pulling down so
forcefully on the galea, would the tension decrease and
would the hair loss stop?
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The author of the study writes:
On the next page are two before and after photos from
male patients who had their scalps relaxed via Botox
injections:
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The patients above received 100 units of Botox every 3 months
for 12 months. Photos show the baseline to 12 month period.
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Simply by relaxing the muscles connected to the galea using
Botox, hair loss not only stopped, but actually reversed in
many of the male patients.
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“Because the blood supply to the scalp enters through the
periphery, a reduction in blood flow would be most apparent at
the distal ends of the vessels, specifically, the vertex and frontal
peaks." - (those places men lose hair first.)
He continues:
“BTA may relax the muscles around the head, increase blood
flow and oxygen concentration in the alopecia area, and further
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inhibit the activation of DHT, ultimately leading to a reduced
occurrence of hair loss.”
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The results were very promising. Just 20-40 minutes of
daily scalp massages were enough to halt or even reverse
hair loss in nearly 70% of participants. The details differed
from one person to the next, but on average, 36 hours of
scalp massage were required for the effect to become
visible. (10)
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more time spent massaging, the better the regrowth. Once
the 36-hour threshold was reached, results kept on getting
better and better. This is an important point that we’ll come
back to later on.
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Here’s the result of those mathematical models of tension in
the scalp:
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The tensile force was highest at the temples and vertex.
These are the first places men start losing hair (the lighter
blue areas in the diagram above.)
Remember that:
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It starts at the front with the temples, and progresses
backwards. The crown area is also a high tension area and
can start to develop hair loss soon after the temples.
What are the chances that the tensile forces in the scalp
just happen to match exactly the pattern of male pattern
baldness? It was proven statistically that the chances of this
being down to coincidence were less than 1 in 1,000! (11)
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The authors of the study conclude that:
Summary:
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You’ve seen how the galea which overlays the skull is
connected to all the other layers. Subsequently, when the
galea gets pulled tight it causes tension throughout all the
layers of the scalp, restricting blood supply and growth
space through layers 3, 2 and 1.
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The chance of this being a coincidence is statistically 1 in
1,000.
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In doing so, you’ll discover the most effective way to stop
and reverse hair loss, in a way that actually helps fix the
cause of the problem like no other treatment does.
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Chapter 2: The 3 Layer System
For step 1 we use a scalp brush and topical solution that work
on Layer 1 of the scalp.
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Brushing the scalp helps expose the epidermis, so the
topical solution can penetrate more deeply (and not just sit
on top of the dandruff and sebum where it doesn’t do any
good).
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I will explain more about the right topical solution to use
later on in this chapter.
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dozens of microscopic 1mm needles that is rolled along the
balding areas of the scalp.
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The exact process of how using a dermaroller reduces
fibrosis and increases blood supply requires a longer
explanation, so a section has been added to the Appendix
explaining this process in detail if you are interested.
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Step 3: The Galea
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and can cost anywhere from $500-$1500 per session and
require a trip to a clinic.
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The growband targets the muscles connected to the galea
at the front, back and sides, stretching and massaging them
out of contraction and into relaxation.
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The 3 Layer System in Practice
Step 1:
● Caffeine
● Adenosine
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● Larch Tree Extract
● Pea Sprout Extract
● Red Clover Extract
● Zinc
Step 2:
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will quickly adjust and the procedure becomes quick, easy
and relatively painless.
Step 3:
Our studies show that after 10 minutes using it, the scalp
skin temperature increases, showing an increase in blood
flow throughout the dermis. Your scalp will also feel
noticeably more relaxed and invigorated after 10 minutes
of using the Growband.
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from the scalp massage study, the longer you massage the
scalp the better results you get.
Summary:
One step for each of the 3 scalp layers has been described
above. By addressing each layer, step by step, we can
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reverse hair loss by treating it at the root cause rather than
using “bandaid-solutions”.
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Chapter 3: Hair That Keeps Getting
Better
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Minoxidil and finasteride don’t fix the root cause. Which is
why results typically plateau after a year of use. They work
only on Layers 1 and 2 respectively.
Read that again: the longer you use it, the better results you
get.
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Finasteride users report plateaus in hair growth after 1 or 2
years. That means a small amount of regrowth in year 1 and
year 2, followed by maintenance, or even a slow decline.
This is because the issue hasn’t been fixed at the root cause.
The bottleneck to getting better results is microvascular
blood supply, which is still limited across the different layers
of the scalp, starting with tension in the galea.
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If you want your hair to keep getting better over time,
choose a 3 Layer System.
The 3 Layer System stops the cause of hair loss from the
ground up by:
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- Reducing chronic tension in the galea using a
Growband (or Botox/scalp massages)
- Reversing fibrosis in the dermis using a dermaroller
and blocking DHT in the scalp topically
- Stopping inflammation and unblocking the hair
follicle pores in the epidermis with the scalp brush
and topical solution
Summary:
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Therefore, the longer you utilise the 3 Layer System of:
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Chapter 4: My Journey
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I was reading and writing a lot, but honestly, I was more
confused than ever. During that time I tried oral finasteride
(1mg) and for a while it seemed to slow down my hair loss.
However, after I experienced sexual side-effects, I decided
not to use oral finasteride again, and to try and find a better
way to treat my hair loss.
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(Men taking oral finasteride can combine this treatment
with the 3 Layer System to achieve even better results.)
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This is a bit of a strange photo, because it’s a double exposure
photo, however I think it’s worth sharing here as it is the best
angle and haircut to show the extent of my hair loss. Remember
this was a time in my life when I was very shy of having photos
taken. Hence my somewhat surprised expression in this photo.
You can see the advanced hairline recession and thinning on top.
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Although I had basically given up and tried to stop thinking
about hair loss and worrying about my own hair, I still had
nagging questions about the root causes of hair loss.
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With this insight, and a clear understanding of the anatomy
of the scalp, this led me down the path to create the 3 Layer
System.
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Then, with the 3 Layer System, finally I was seeing visible
improvements in my hair thickness and coverage. I could
grow my hair longer and it still held its shape and looked
thick, even when wet. My scalp which was visible before
under harsh lighting became less and less obvious as it
became covered in thicker and thicker hairs taking up space.
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The Botox study referenced earlier showed how relaxing
the scalp can almost double the performance of finasteride,
and microneedling studies have shown you can 3X the
performance of minoxidil. That’s why if you want to use
minoxidil and/or finasteride it’s best to use them as part of
the 3 Layer System.
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Got Questions?
Does that mean that all men with hair loss have these
problems, and that men with perfect cardiovascular health
cannot go bald? Of course not. Though there is a link
between general blood flow and hair loss, what is really
important is the quality of blood supply to the dermis. And
blood flow at the scalp is primarily determined by the
degree of microvasculature supply, scalp tension and
fibrosis.
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The local microvasculature supply to the top of the scalp is
determined far more by local factors such as the galea,
muscles attached to the galea and the skull, rather than
non-local factors such as general cardiovascular health. This
has been demonstrated time again by Botox and massage
studies showing that reducing tension and increasing blood
supply improves hair growth outcomes.
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gangrene and if left untreated would cause death of the
individual.
Actually, they do. Minoxidil - the most widely used hair loss
topical treatment in the world - is an FDA-approved
anti-hypertensive (in other words, a medication that
reduces high blood pressure). It achieves this by widening
the blood vessels, which then allows more blood to flow
through them. When taken orally, minoxidil leads to hair
regrowth not just on the scalp, but all over the body.
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Again, keep in mind that local factors which affect blood
flow to the top of the scalp have a much larger impact on
hair growth outcomes than factors such as blood pressure
and cardiovascular health which are systemic factors.
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Why do men lose hair in slightly different patterns?
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There can be a number of causes of hair thinning disorders
such as stress, nutrient deficiencies, heavy metal toxicity,
hyperthyroidism and more.
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In principle, one could argue that these differences are the
consequence, not the cause of pattern hair loss. However,
the conventional, widely-accepted model of androgenetic
alopecia (AGA) cannot account for this reduced blood flow.
The beauty of the 3 Layer System is that it helps fix hair loss
at the root cause, and therefore your hair is more protected
against future hair loss.
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you’ve achieved a level of regrowth you are happy with you
may be able to continue with just scalp brushing or using
the Growband infrequently to maintain what you have.
The main point is that you will need to deal with either the
scalp tension, or the DHT in your scalp, to maintain your
hair. If not, you’ll steadily lose what you’ve regrown over
time.
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out they are unlikely to return all the way to their
previously contracted state.
Yes, you can use the Hairguard 3 Layer System without the
Growband and still achieve excellent hair regrowth.
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If you don’t want to use the Growband at this time, instead
we recommend using the Scalp Brush to massage the scalp.
You can also do manual scalp massages with your hands.
Your hair care routine must deal with the scalp tension
(Layer 3) to some extent to be successful in the long term.
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For Jerry, the chronic scalp tension and reduced blood
supply remains and therefore limits his recovery going
forward from the 6 month period.
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will adjust over time to the sensitivity, so just keep in mind
the first time you try dermarolling will be the most
uncomfortable time.
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When should I expect to see results?
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Although the 3 Layer System can work faster than
traditional treatments, the power of the system comes at
the 6-12 month mark as tension decreases and blood supply
increases from the 3rd layer up.
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How often should I apply Biogaine?
The longer the solution is in contact with the scalp the more
effective it is. Ideally leave Biogaine in for 24 hours before
washing out.
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In a lot of cases, those with an obvious amount of hair
shedding at the start of the treatment are also the ones who
achieve quicker results.
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Therefore it is highly recommended to use Growband as an
adjunct treatment alongside steps 1 and 2.
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I have long hair, can I still use the scalp brush and
dermaroller?
If you have long hair it may take you slightly longer to use
the scalp brush and dermaroller. You’ll simply need to be
more careful not to pull out any hairs whilst doing so.
However, it’s still totally possible and important to use both
the scalp brush and dermaroller even with long hair.
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Biogaine is probably the best all-natural hair growth topical
on the market. The reason we can say that so confidently is
that for the last four years Hairguard has been researching,
developing and refining the formulation, with the result
being that Biogaine is by far the most effective natural
product available.
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Bonus Section
Do hair transplants prove that scalp tension does not
cause hair loss?
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Let’s call these two sides of the argument:
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The Hair Follicle Dominant Argument
vs.
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I want to address the ‘hair follicle dominant’ side of the
argument, and then show how it falls apart under closer
inspection.
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This is known as a hair transplantation procedure.
They didn’t miniaturize and they didn’t fall out for the
entirety of the study.
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This gave birth to the hair follicle dominant argument,
which forms the basis of modern hair transplants.
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6-12mm punch biopsies with a large amount of surrounding
tissue.
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The problem here is, the study looked at a chunk of the
scalp environment, rather than a singular hair follicle. Each
6-12mm punch biopsy contained a large number of hair
follicles (more than 10).
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Clearly the tissue surrounding the hair follicle is important
to whether the hair follicle lives or dies.
So how about all the hair transplants that are taking place
each year and still look great years later?
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hair follicle changes enough due to fibrosis to start
constricting hair growth space and blood supply and
causing miniaturization.
Summary
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causes hair loss, by showing that hair follicles are
genetically predestined to live or die due to genetic
sensitivity to DHT.
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miniaturizing would still be growing perfectly healthily, had
they remained at the back of the head where tension is low.
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Consequently, as explained in the previous chapter, your
hair can continue to improve in a time-dependent manner,
rather than reaching a plateau after a year or so, as happens
with traditional 1-Layer treatments.
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Appendix
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But what researchers have generally overlooked is its
connection to hair loss. And in particular its potential to
induce fibrosis in the scalp. You see, whenever TGFβ-1 is
overexpressed in a tissue, it leads to progressive and
eventually irreversible fibrosis. The scalps of balding men
are just another example of this fibrosis process.
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who take finasteride show that blocking DHT can stop
further hair loss and regrow a small amount of hair.
But blocking DHT cannot lead back to a full head of hair for
a simple reason: even if you removed every last molecule of
DHT from the body, the fibrosis that already exists would
not be corrected one bit. This explains why blocking DHT
stops hair loss, but doesn’t completely reverse it.
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caused by the tattoo guns led the body to a) re-pigment the
scars naturally and b) grow back hair!
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dramatically enhances minoxidil’s vasodilatory effects:
clinical studies show that adding weekly microneedling
sessions to daily minoxidil results in a 4x increase in hair
regrowth! In other words balding men who combine
microneedling with minoxidil get four times the results they
would get through applying minoxidil on its own.
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Acknowledgments
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References
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9. S. Singh et al., 2017, “A Pilot Study to Evaluate
Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin in Treatment of
Androgenetic Alopecia in Males”
10. RS English, 2019, “Self-Assessments of Standardized Scalp
Massages for Androgenic Alopecia: Survey Results”
11. R. Tellez-Segura, 2015, “Involvement of Mechanical Stress
in Androgenetic Alopecia”
12. L. Bao et al., 2017, “Randomized trial of electrodynamic
microneedle combined with 5% minoxidil topical solution
for the treatment of Chinese male Androgenetic alopecia”
13. N Orentreich, 1959, “Autographs in alopecias and other
selected dermatological conditions”
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