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research Hair Shaft Abnormalities. Pili Bifurcati: A Scanning Electron Microscopy Analysis

5 citations , March 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

The study found that pili bifurcati causes hair to intermittently split into two branches, each with its own outer layer.

research Hair Shaft Fracture in a Young Athlete: A Rare Case Report of Acquired Trichorrhexis Nodosa

August 2024 in “Cureus”

In this case report, researchers documented a 19-year-old male professional athlete with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa, noting environmental factors like chlorine exposure during swimming may have contributed to his condition, which improved after advice on hair care changes.

research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects

33 citations , March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery”

This article illustrates various hair shaft defects and suggests that dermatologists can diagnose most of them using light microscopy and polarization without needing advanced imaging techniques.

research Bubble hair and other acquired hair shaft anomalies due to hot ironing on wet hair

15 citations , January 2011 in “International journal of trichology”

This report describes a classic case of bubble hair, an acquired hair shaft abnormality, in a 22-year-old woman after using a hot iron on wet hair.

research A case of acquired trichorrhexis nodosa after applying new hair spray

2 citations , February 2013 in “Journal of the Saudi Society for Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery”

This case study describes an acquired localized form of trichorrhexis nodosa resulting from physical-chemical trauma.

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community Hairline itch when hairline’s receding

in Chat 80 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users discuss "DHT itch" at receding hairlines and suggest using dutasteride or ketoconazole shampoo for relief.

community My donor hair is still red after a year and a half.

58 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation is about a user experiencing redness and tingling in the donor area after a hair transplant, with suggestions to use treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil. Other users recommend consulting a doctor, considering scalp micro pigmentation, or using body hair for future transplants.

community 20M Losing/lost hope, have tried everything

in Chat 16 upvotes 1 year ago

A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has tried oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and is considering dutasteride and a hair transplant. They feel frustrated and hopeless due to the lack of results and its effect on their mental health.

community 25M - 1.6 years on treatment (diffuse thinning)

in Progress Pictures 268 upvotes 8 months ago

A 25-year-old male has been using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil for 1.6 years to treat diffuse thinning, with significant hair regrowth except for the hairline. He plans to get a hair transplant for further improvement and reports no side effects from the treatment.

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