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GlossaryPigmented Hair (Colored Hair)

hair containing melanin, giving it color

Pigmented hair, also known as colored or melanized hair, refers to hair that contains melanin, the natural pigment responsible for its color. Melanin is produced by specialized cells called melanocytes, which are located in the hair follicles. The type and amount of melanin determine the hair's color, ranging from black and brown to blonde and red.

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research Micropigmentation as an Adjuvant in Cosmetic Surgery of the Scalp

20 citations, February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.

research Dermatoscopy of Hair Shaft Disorders

68 citations, August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.

research Tattoos: A Summary Knowledge for the Practicing Clinician

7 citations, August 2018 in “South African Medical Journal”

Clinicians should understand tattoos to manage health issues, as tattoos can cause complications and affect medical assessments.

research Colored Dots on Trichoscopy—Beware of Artifacts

5 citations, December 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Some hair products can create false signs on scalp examinations, leading to wrong diagnoses.

research Characterization of Hair Follicle Development in Engineered Skin Substitutes

41 citations, June 2013 in “PLOS ONE”

Engineered skin substitutes can grow hair but have limitations like missing sebaceous glands and hair not breaking through the skin naturally.

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community Started going bald at 21, I’m 32 Now and Decided to Try a Hair Piece.

enolja in Hair Systems 675 upvotes 4 years ago

A user who has started to go bald and decided to try wearing a hair piece, discussing the experience of doing so and sharing tips for maintenance. The conversation includes discussion about confidence in relation to wearing a wig or hair piece, as well as advice on getting it cut and attached professionally.

community Is anyone buying this comb over?

Complex_Secretary_14 in Styling 310 upvotes 1 year ago

User has diffuse thinning crown and uses combover with hair spray. Oral minoxidil showed amazing results for another user.

community How much difference hair fibers and mousse make

Friendly-Boat-6506 in Styling 1459 upvotes 4 months ago

The user applies Rogaine foam, Toppik hair fibers, and Tresemme mousse to improve hair appearance and has restarted finasteride after a year off. They are considering a hair transplant and are working on self-esteem related to hair loss.

community After giving hair fibers a try, I can’t stop looking at myself in the mirror

cal1629 in Product 18 upvotes 2 years ago

User tried cheap hair fibers from Amazon, significantly improved appearance of thinning hair. Fixing spray recommended to prevent fibers from blowing off.

community fin/min + dermaroller, 3 months progress. Starting to see some improvements

ConsistentYaks2 in Progress Pictures 2 years ago

A user's 3-month progress with a combination of finasteride, minoxidil and dermarolling for hair loss; other users shared their experiences and advice.

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