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Glossary Comma Hairs

short, curved hairs indicative of scalp fungal infection

Comma hairs are a specific type of hair abnormality often seen in cases of tinea capitis, a fungal infection of the scalp. These hairs appear short, broken, and curved, resembling a comma shape under microscopic examination. Their presence can be a useful diagnostic clue for dermatologists and other healthcare professionals when evaluating scalp conditions.

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research Comma hairs: A dermatoscopic marker for tinea capitis

143 citations , October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that comma hairs are a distinctive feature of tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis, distinguishing it from alopecia areata, which is characterized by exclamation mark hairs.

research Comma Hairs: A New Dermoscopic Marker for Tinea Capitis

5 citations , November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

Comma hairs are a new sign for identifying scalp fungal infections.

research Trichoscopy and Tinea Capitis: Comma and Corkscrew Hairs

1 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology”

Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a child's fungal scalp infection by spotting specific hair shapes.

research Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children

108 citations , March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.

research Trichoscopic Findings of Hair Loss in Koreans

16 citations , January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology”

In this study, trichoscopic features aiding differential diagnosis of alopecia in Korean patients were found to be similar to those in Caucasians, but pigment pattern frequencies differed due to racial characteristics.

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community Odd fear of not getting meds in a coma or similar

in Chat 20 upvotes 5 months ago

Concerns about hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil not being administered during a coma. Dutasteride remains in the system longer, and hair loss may not be immediate if treatment stops temporarily.

community Regretting my hair transplant — 5 months in and still patchy/thin

in Progress Pictures 178 upvotes 7 months ago

The user regrets their hair transplant after 5 months due to patchy and thin hair, despite starting finasteride at the same time. Many recommend waiting 12-18 months for results and using finasteride and minoxidil before and after the transplant.

community Lost all my hair when I quit meds for 1 year. Still didn’t recover after 3 years

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 55 upvotes 11 months ago

Stopping dutasteride for a year caused significant hair loss, and resuming it with oral minoxidil led to only partial recovery. Users discuss treatments like finasteride, microneedling, and RU58841, noting mixed results and side effects.

community Can testosterone alone cause hair loss even after nuking DHT?

in Research/Science 26 upvotes 7 months ago

Testosterone can still cause hair loss even when DHT is blocked by dutasteride, especially if hair follicles are sensitive. Topical treatments like RU58841 or pyrilutamide may help, but their long-term effectiveness is uncertain compared to dutasteride.

community The "I just want hair until im 30" cope.

in Chat 220 upvotes 1 year ago

Participants want to maintain hair until at least age 30, using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Hair loss remains a concern, with some considering hair transplants.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

How is the appropriate color chosen for scalp micropigmentation? The appropriate color for scalp micropigmentation is chosen based on individual skin and hair characteristics.

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