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research The Black identity, hair product use, and breast cancer scale

24 citations , December 2019 in “PLoS ONE”

This study validated the Black Identity, Hair Product Use, and Breast Cancer Scale (BHBS) as a tool to measure social and cultural factors related to hair product use and perceived breast cancer risk in Black women.

research “I am now being who I am and I’m proud of it”: Hair related personal and social identity and subjective wellbeing of older Black women in the UK

February 2025 in “Journal of Women & Aging”

This study identified a significant trend among Black women towards less frequent use of complex hairstyles and salon visits over 30 years, while managing grey hair became a key element of personal and social identity.

research Locs, Loopholes, and Liberation: Black Hair, Identity, and the Natural Hair Movement as Resistance

August 2026 in “Urban Education”

This position paper argues that the Natural Hair Movement acts as a refuge and resistance tool for Black women and girls against racialized beauty standards, emphasizing the movement's role in challenging discriminatory dress codes and promoting empowerment and self-expression among Black children.

research Perceptions of beauty enhancement: a case study on the use of hair extensions among Black women in the Pietermaritzburg central business district, KwaZulu-Natal.

January 2023 in “ResearchSpace (University of KwaZulu-Natal)”

Hair extensions help Black women express identity and cultural heritage.

research Unique Presentations of Female Pattern Hair Loss Evident in Asian and Black Women

July 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This study found distinct hair loss patterns among 112 women with female pattern hair loss, identifying unique presentations specifically in Asian, including South Asian, and Black women, which may influence treatment response across different racial groups.

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community 28M with Diffuse Thinning and Donor Area Affected, Dutasteride Not Working, Advice on Next Steps?

in General 180 upvotes 11 months ago

A 28-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning and miniaturization around the ears and back has tried finasteride, dutasteride, and both topical and oral minoxidil without success. He is seeking advice on identifying the type of hair loss and next steps since current treatments are ineffective.

community can someone help me identify these pls

in Treatment 10 months ago

The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

community My erections came back right away after stopping finasteride.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 178 upvotes 1 year ago

Stopping finasteride often restores sexual function, with many experiencing improved libido and erections. Some users switch to minoxidil or topical finasteride to manage side effects while maintaining hair health.

community Hair loss is holding me back from enjoying life and I'm wasting away my youth

279 upvotes 5 months ago

A 31-year-old man feels depressed due to hair loss, using topical finasteride and previously tried minoxidil. Others suggest treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, hair transplants, or embracing baldness, highlighting the importance of mental health and self-acceptance.

community Deploy the agents. We need our hair back. 😂

365 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The conversation discusses skepticism about AI's role in solving hair loss, with mentions of treatments like finasteride. Some users express hope that AI could aid research, while others doubt its effectiveness without medical testing.

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learn Hair Multiplication

extract, clone, and reinsert your own hair cells

learn Osteopontin

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

learn 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 Pumpkin seed oil

How does pumpkin seed oil help block DHT, the hormone linked to male and female pattern baldness? Pumpkin seed oil may help block DHT, potentially reducing hair loss.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

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

learn Dutasteride

Dutasteride: What if I just want to grow back some hair without taking pills every day? There is no approved topical dutasteride; it exists only as pharmacy-compounded preparations and small studies, so its effectiveness and long-term safety are not established.

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