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research Optimizing hair care products and practices for Black patients with breast cancer: One size does not fit all

1 citations , January 2025 in “JAAD reviews.”

This review from JAAD highlights disparities in the effectiveness of hair preservation techniques for Black women undergoing chemotherapy, noting that current methods like scalp cooling often underperform due to structural differences in Black hair, and recommends tailored strategies such as adjusting hair preparation before treatment.

research Hair Breakage in Normal and Weathered Hair: Focus on the Black Patient

37 citations , November 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings”

This review discusses how hair care practices impact hair breakage, particularly in patients of color, and reports no clinical results; the authors review testing and measurement advancements and highlight gaps in understanding structural differences.

research Considerations and recommendations on camouflage in alopecia in Black women

October 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology”

This study observed that while hair camouflage techniques can boost confidence and reduce stigma for Black women with alopecia, they can also contribute to further hair damage; clinicians should consider safer styling practices as part of individualized care strategies.

research Dermatology resident comfort level treating hair conditions related to patients with skin of color

June 2024 in “International journal of women’s dermatology”

This study highlighted that dermatology residents in the U.S. felt comfortable handling common hair conditions like androgenetic alopecia but were less confident in dealing with hair care specific to patients with skin of color, pointing to gaps in training programs.

research Consider Cultural Practices and Barriers to Care When Treating Alopecia Areata

July 2025 in “Cutis”

This study suggests that while alopecia areata presents similarly across different skin tones, hair loss may be underestimated in individuals with more tightly coiled hair without a comprehensive examination, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive evaluation approaches, particularly for Black women.

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community Started finasteride on August 12… and now I don’t even care if my hair grows back

129 upvotes 1 week ago

The user started finasteride on August 12 and experienced increased energy, confidence, and motivation, attributing these changes to either the medication or lifestyle changes. Others shared mixed experiences with finasteride, noting both positive effects and potential negative side effects, with some attributing improvements to increased testosterone levels.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Stem Cell Factor

learn Hair Transplant

When can I wash my hair after a hair transplant? Wash your hair gently 24 to 72 hours after a hair transplant.
Does hair grow back in the donor area after a hair transplant? Hair does not grow back in the donor area after extraction during a hair transplant.
Will my hair grow back after a hair transplant? Yes, transplanted hair typically grows back, but results vary by individual.

learn Low Level Laser Therapy

laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects

learn Overview

learn Epidermal Growth Factor

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Will scalp micropigmentation grow my hair back? Scalp micropigmentation does not grow hair back; it only enhances appearance.

learn Adenosine

What does adenosine actually do to make hair grow back? Adenosine stimulates hair follicles to reactivate and promote hair growth.

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