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    GlossaryTensile Strength (Breaking Strength)

    maximum stress a material endures before breaking when stretched

    Tensile strength, also known as ultimate tensile strength (UTS), is the maximum amount of stress a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking. In the context of hair, it refers to the force required to break a strand of hair when it is pulled from both ends. This property is crucial for understanding the durability and resilience of hair fibers, which can be affected by factors such as chemical treatments, environmental exposure, and overall hair health.

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      community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.

      community The emotional cost of hair loss

      in Chat  213 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old expresses feeling alone and invalidated in his struggle with hair loss, seeking empathy from others. Some users share similar feelings, while one mentions making progress with dutasteride and minoxidil treatments and considering a hair transplant.

      community Help with female pattern baldness

      in Female  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and olive oil mixture as a temporary solution.

      community Balding, short, small penis. What is the point of living…

      in Treatment  405 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 24 year old male struggling with the physical and mental effects of balding, being short, and having a micropenis. Suggested treatments include taking medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, lifting weights, and trying not to compare himself to others.