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research Wigs And Hair Prosthetics
Wigs and hair prosthetics boost confidence and quality of life for people with hair loss.
research Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations
Avoid high-tension styles and use professional treatments to reduce hair damage and health risks.
research Chapter 4: Cytomechanics of Hair
Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
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Good haircare and communication with doctors are key for managing hair loss.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Past, Present, and Future
CCCA is a hair loss type affecting African women, possibly caused by grooming and chemicals, with various treatments and needing more research.
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5 / 434 resultscommunity It’s crazy how it’s 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren’t even effective for many people.
Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.
community Diffuse thinner - How to cosmetically increase the thickness of your hair strands themselves when you don't have bald spots?
To increase hair density appearance, options include using hair fibers, volume powders, scalp micropigmentation, and a combination of sea salt and holding sprays. Tape-in extensions and clip-in fringes are also considered, but cost and maintenance are concerns.
community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
community Hair journey from December 2021 - today.
The user shared their hair regrowth journey using topical minoxidil and finasteride since December 2021, experiencing shedding phases but ultimately achieving positive results by sticking with the treatment. They advise others to continue with their regimen despite shedding, as it can be a sign of the treatment working.
community 7 Month Hair Progress (0.5 mg dut only, diffuse thinning)
An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hair loss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.