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    GlossaryCortex (Cerebral Cortex)

    middle layer of hair responsible for strength and color

    The cortex is the middle layer of a hair strand, located between the outer cuticle and the inner medulla. It is composed of long keratin filaments and is responsible for the hair's strength, color, and elasticity. The cortex contains melanin, which gives hair its color, and its structure can be altered by chemical treatments like coloring or perming.

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      community Bryan Johnson just dropped his anti hair loss formula

      in Treatment  341 upvotes 9 months ago
      Bryan Johnson shared his hair loss treatment, which mainly relies on minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical of his results, while others appreciate his efforts in anti-aging and hair loss research.

      community Is it worth getting on oral minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil 1 year ago
      Evaluating the effectiveness of taking oral minoxidil as a hair loss treatment, in comparison to finasteride and topical minoxidil; discussing potential side effects of using oral minoxidil.

      community Actor Paul Mescal, 26, has a receding hairline. I thought it was pretty cool to see a younger actor being successful, despite dealing with hair loss. He just got nominated for an Oscar.

      in Chat  353 upvotes 1 year ago
      Actor Paul Mescal, who has a receding hairline, and how it affects his success in the entertainment industry. People discussed how styling can help disguise hair loss, and that hair loss doesn't necessarily mean one's appearance is immediately ruined. Treatments such as Minoxidil and Finasteride were mentioned to combat hair loss.

      community Why I deleted my YouTube channel Part I

      in Update  118 upvotes 3 years ago
      A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.

      community Just over 4 months in. Am I seeing things?

      in Is this regrowth?  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reports potential hair regrowth after using finasteride nightly, minoxidil twice daily, occasional microneedling, and vitamin supplements, and is considering RU58841 in the future. Replies suggest they are seeing improvement.

      community Methionine? Glycine?

       6 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits and risks of using Methionine and Glycine for hair loss, with concerns about cancer risk if not balanced properly. The user seeks opinions on these amino acids for hair health and overall benefits.

      community People who tolerate dut better than fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  32 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride may have fewer side effects than finasteride, with some users experiencing better hair maintenance. Experiences vary, with some preferring dutasteride for fewer side effects, while others see no significant hair improvement.

      community Is ketoconazole shampoo bullshit?

      in Ketoconazole  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. The conclusion is that ketoconazole shampoo can help with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, but it is not a strong enough treatment to stop or regrow hair. It is recommended to use it as an adjunct treatment along with finasteride or dutasteride.

      community find a cure for this shit already

      in Chat  207 upvotes 4 years ago
      Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.

      community 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.

       136 upvotes 6 years ago
      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.