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      research Bibbidi bobbidi bald: Two “hairowing” tales of Princess Package hairstyles

      2 citations , April 2018 in “Pediatric dermatology”
      This report describes cases of localized alopecia in two girls following hairstyling marketed as the "Princess Package" at a major U.S. theme park, likely due to pressure ischemia and acute traction alopecia, with some regrowth observed but also areas of scarring.

      research Hair Restoration Surgery: Hair Transplantation and Micrografting

      5 citations , September 1998 in “Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America”
      Hair transplantation and micrografting, used for baldness, involve moving hair follicles from hair-rich to bald areas, requiring careful procedure and post-care for success.

      research A solitary triangular alopecia

      April 2023 in “The Medical Journal of Australia”
      In this case report, a five-year-old girl with a bald patch was diagnosed with congenital triangular alopecia, a localized non-scarring condition that typically remains unchanged and lacks effective treatment.

      research Clinical approach to focal hairless patch with dermoscopy

      March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      In this study, white females with Ludwig I female pattern hair loss had higher hair density on the occipital scalp, while Asian females had thicker hair diameters in both frontal and occipital areas.

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      community How true is the statement: dead follicles don't grow back?

       112 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair follicles usually go dormant rather than die, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone therapy can sometimes reactivate them, though results vary. Complete regrowth is rare, especially in long-term bald areas, but some individuals see significant improvement with these treatments.

      community How can I tell if I have scarring from dermastamping?

       10 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is concerned about potential scarring from using a 1.5mm dermastamp for hair loss treatment and is advised to use shallower depths (0.5-0.75mm) and reduce frequency to avoid damage. They also use topical minoxidil and finasteride, and plan to stop stamping temporarily to assess changes.

      community People like this don't have to be bald.

      in Transplants  544 upvotes 1 year ago
      Body hair transplants can be a last resort for hair loss, using body hair to fill scalp gaps, though it may not match scalp hair in texture or length. Minoxidil and finasteride are discussed as treatments, with varying effectiveness and side effects.