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GlossaryCortex (cortex region)

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 I’ve been on oral finasteride/Proscar for 15 years. (AMA)

in Treatment 11 upvotes 5 months ago

A user has been on oral Finasteride/Proscar for 15 years and started using topical Minoxidil, RU58841, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, 2 years ago. They shared progress pictures and discussed their treatment routine.

community What the hell happened in my family genes?

in Chat 116 upvotes 6 months ago

A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.

community 3 months 5g Min only before/after, 26 y/o

in Is this regrowth? 454 upvotes 1 week ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after three months of using 5 mg oral minoxidil nightly and plans to add finasteride to maintain progress. Many recommend combining minoxidil with finasteride or dutasteride to prevent future hair loss.

community 10.5 months. Oral propecia, topical minoxidil (once daily) derma roller. And for the last two (2) months, I've been doing the bald showers after leg workouts... Biotin and Omega 3 age 35. Loses a lot of hair a day, over 150

in Progress Pictures 243 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared their 10.5-month progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, a derma roller, biotin, and Omega 3, despite losing over 150 hairs daily. They also mentioned starting "bald showers" after leg workouts for the last two months.

community 5 years Dutasteride and Derma Pen only (19-24 y/o)

in Progress Pictures 398 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hair regrowth and increased overall hair thickness after using dutasteride and derma pen treatments for 5 years. They did not experience any side effects.

community Hair transplant at Capilar Hair Center w/ doctor Jimmy Cortez

in Progress Pictures 264 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their satisfaction with a hair transplant done by Dr. Jimmy Cortez at Capilar Hair Center, but others in the conversation questioned the authenticity of the results, suspecting the use of hair fibers and deceptive advertising. Some found the hairline natural-looking, while others criticized it as artificial or unnecessary.

community Looking For Clinic Recommendations

in Transplants 5 months ago

A 27-year-old seeking affordable hair transplant clinics, particularly in Mexico, after using finasteride for years. Recommendations for Dr. Nader and Dr. Cortez were mentioned.

community What next after 2 years of fin and min?

in Progress Pictures 18 upvotes 9 months ago

The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss for 2 years and started microneedling, now considering a hair transplant in Mexico. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and various opinions on hair transplant locations and the user's current hair condition.