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    GlossaryCuticle (cuticle layers)

    outermost layer of a hair strand, protecting inner layers

    The cuticle is the outermost layer of a hair strand, composed of overlapping, scale-like cells that protect the inner layers of the hair shaft. It acts as a barrier against environmental damage and helps maintain the hair's moisture balance, contributing to its overall strength and shine.

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      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community Fermented Rice Water ..... ???

      in Treatment  112 upvotes 1 year ago
      User discusses Fermented Rice Water as a hair loss treatment, with one person claiming it helped regrow their hair. Others share their experiences and opinions, with some skepticism and alternative explanations.

      community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss

      in Chat  247 upvotes 2 years ago
      There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.

      community Scalp health/dandruff

       6 upvotes 5 years ago
      User is experiencing a very dry scalp with thick white flakes from using liquid minoxidil twice daily for a year. They use Nizoral every 10 days and are seeking advice for a healthier scalp, with a suggestion to use finasteride instead.

      community Is it possible to transplant all of my hair to one spot on my head?

      in Satire  34 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user humorously discusses wanting to transplant all their hair into one dense circle on their scalp, leaving the rest of their head bald. Replies include a joke about performing the procedure and a story about someone using their hair to fight crime.