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GlossaryAfrican 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 Hair Care Practices and Structural Evaluation of Scalp and Hair Shaft Parameters in African American and Caucasian Women

25 citations, August 2015 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.

research The Influence of African-American Hair's Curl Pattern on Its Mechanical Properties

19 citations, September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

African-American hair's curl pattern significantly affects its strength and elasticity.

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”

Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of severe 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”

The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.

research Central Hair Loss in African American Women: Incidence and Potential Risk Factors

76 citations, November 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.

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

in Progress Pictures 108 upvotes 1 year 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 Dude had better hair at over 100 years of age than many of us at 20

in Satire 1450 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss discussion mentions Native Americans' resistance to male pattern baldness and lack of facial hair. Users discuss genetics, sun exposure, and potential treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

in Treatment 7 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

community 8 months Finasteride Progress (pictures in comments)

in Finasteride 67 upvotes 6 years ago

The user reports 8 months of hair growth progress using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5k biotin daily, Nizoral 1% biweekly, a multivitamin daily, and Vitamin D 2000IU daily, with pictures provided for reference. Commenters discuss the improved thickness and length of the hair, with some suggesting a buzz cut for better comparison, which the user declines.

community 6 months progress on Topical Min and 1mg oral Fin.

in Progress Pictures 197 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared six months of progress using topical Minoxidil and 1mg oral Finasteride for hair loss. The user defended the authenticity of their photos, attributing skin color changes to seasonal differences and wearing caps.

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