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Glossary African hair

characterized by tight curls or coils, often type 4

African hair, also known as Afro-textured hair, is characterized by its tight curls or coils, which can range from a soft, fine texture to a coarse, wiry one. This hair type, often referred to as type 4 hair in the hair typing system, tends to be more prone to dryness and shrinkage due to its structure, which makes it more challenging for natural oils to travel down the hair shaft.

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research Ceramide binding to African–American hair fibre correlates with resistance to hair breakage

45 citations , February 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

This study found that a ceramide derived from sphinganine can bind to African–American hair, reducing breakage when applied in a shampoo after relaxing treatments.

research Association of type 2 diabetes with central-scalp hair loss in a large cohort study of African American women

16 citations , June 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”

This study found that type 2 diabetes was associated with a higher risk of severe central scalp hair loss in African American women.

research Managing the hair and skin of African American pediatric patients

6 citations , March 1999 in “Journal of pediatric health care”

This article reviews the anatomical and physiological characteristics of African American hair and skin, discusses common disorders and their management, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Central hair loss in African American women: Incidence and potential risk factors

January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery”

Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.

research Hair Density in African Americans

129 citations , June 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study found that hair density is significantly lower in African Americans compared to whites, which may affect the evaluation and diagnosis of scalp biopsy specimens in this population.

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community 8 month fin update. African American hair !

1140 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using finasteride, with minimal use of minoxidil. They reported no side effects and emphasized patience and consistency in their treatment routine.

community 26M African American - 7 Months on 0.5mg Fin - Still Receding/Miniaturizing. Looking for feedback on my timeline

4 upvotes 7 months ago

A 26-year-old African American male is experiencing hairline recession and thinning despite using 0.5mg finasteride daily and topical minoxidil. He is considering increasing finasteride dosage, returning to twice-daily minoxidil, or switching to dutasteride for better results.

community NW4 -> NW 2.5 (2.5 months progress) RU 8.5-9% ED and topical Dut .1% + RU 5% once a week.

108 upvotes 3 years ago

User shows hair loss progress from NW4 to NW2.5 in 2.5 months using RU 8.5-9% daily and topical Dut .1% + RU 5% weekly. Discussion includes managing tension in African American hair and representation of different hair types.

community Little motivation post for my brothers going through hairloss.

in Progress Pictures 299 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation is about a user sharing their progress with hair loss treatment using 2.5 mg oral finasteride and a 5% minoxidil spray, encouraging others to stay consistent. The user noticed results in mid-August and has not experienced side effects, despite the high dosage of finasteride.

community Hair System, Indigenous genes, or Dutasteride 5mg Daily?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 98 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss, genetics, and treatments like Dutasteride. It highlights the influence of genetics on hair loss, noting that indigenous people are less prone to it.

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learn Hair Transplant

Do hair transplants work for afro hair? Hair transplants can work for afro hair with experienced surgeons using specialized techniques.

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