research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
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research Dermatology Resident Comfort Level Treating Hair Conditions Related to Patients with Skin of Color
Dermatology residents need better training to treat hair conditions in patients with skin of color.
research The Genomic Variation in Textured Hair: Implications in Developing a Holistic Hair Care Routine
Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
research Hair Pull Test: Evidence-Based Update and Revision of Guidelines
The normal range for the hair pull test is 2 hairs or fewer, and washing or brushing hair before the test does not affect the results.
research Hair Pull Test: A Clinical Update for Patients with Asian- and Afro-Textured Hair
Pulling 2 or fewer hairs is normal for all hair types, including Afro- and Asian-textured hair.
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5 / 65 resultscommunity 3 years of 1 mg of Finasteride daily
A user who was able to regrow hair loss with 1mg of finasteride daily over 3 years, the effectiveness of finasteride for different races, and potential side effects associated with taking finasteride.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community RU 58841, Minox, and Dutasteride 3 times a week. Two months difference. 25 years old. After stopping RU I do believe I lost some of my gains. I think it’s too soon to really get the good effects of DUT.
User shared progress with RU 58841, Minox, and Dutasteride 3 times a week for hair loss. Others noticed improvements and expect great gains over the next year.
community Hair texture changed on fin/min
The post discusses how using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss resulted in the user's hair changing from straight to wavy. The responses suggest this change indicates healthier, thicker hair and share similar experiences, while also expressing concerns about potential side effects of the treatments.
community 5 Months Hair Transplant Progress / 3500 Grafts
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hair loss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.