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community Afro Hair Transplant – From Thinning to Natural Density | 12-Month Result

387 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their 12-month hair transplant results, discussing the use of treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. The conversation includes recommendations and concerns about transplant methods and locations, particularly in Turkey.

community Finasteride on Afro textured hair 1 Month

5 upvotes 6 years ago

A 19-year-old started using finasteride for hair loss and noticed a significant reduction in hair shedding within a month, with no major side effects. They regret not starting the treatment earlier and are hopeful for future hair regrowth and thickness.

community Does my HT look like 3200 Grafts? AFRO HAIR (NHT) 19 days post

5 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses a hair transplant of 3,200 grafts for Afro hair, 19 days post-operation. Users question the necessity of the number of grafts and inquire about the cost and location of the procedure.

community My 9-Month Hair Transplant Update

378 upvotes 8 months ago

A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant in Istanbul, specifically for afro hair, and mentioned having no regrets 9 months post-operation. The user also noted that they got braids after doctor approval, sparking mixed reactions about the potential impact on hair health.

community Damn...I've made some real progress, yeah??

996 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their significant hair regrowth progress using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and minoxidil chews, while transitioning to generic versions. They also mentioned using batana oil and microneedling, with no side effects reported.

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research Relaxing/straightening of Afro‐ethnic hair: historical overview

55 citations , March 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

This review discusses the historical development of hair straightening products for Afro-ethnic hair and reports no new research findings.

research Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations

4 citations , January 2022 in “Cosmetics”

This review discusses hairstyling trends and health risks among Black women, noting that natural styles have the fewest adverse associations, though challenges remain in society's acceptance.

research Hair pull test: A clinical update for patients with Asian- and Afro-textured hair

4 citations , December 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Pulling 2 or fewer hairs is normal for all hair types, including Afro- and Asian-textured hair.

research Development and validation of hair specimen collection methods among extremely short‐length Afro‐textured hair

4 citations , February 2019 in “American Journal of Human Biology”

This study suggests that collecting hair samples from all scalp regions may be a viable alternative for measuring cortisol in individuals with Afro-textured or extremely short hair, aligning results with traditional methods.

research Baseline trichoscopic values for afro‐textured hair in indigenous South Africans show lower density and unique features

January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study observed that indigenous South Africans with natural afro-textured hair have lower hair densities, varying shaft diameters, and distinct follicular unit patterns compared to other racial groups, with significant gender differences in some parameters, highlighting the need for tailored reference values in clinical settings.

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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.
Do hair transplants leave scars? Hair transplants can leave scars, but FUE typically results in minimal and less visible scarring.
What is the success rate of hair transplants in Turkey? Turkish clinics advertise success rates of 85% to 99%, but those are self-reported marketing figures: 'success rate' has no agreed clinical definition and no independent data set backs the numbers.
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