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GlossaryPerming (Permed Hair)

chemical process that creates long-lasting curls or waves in hair

Perming, also known as a permanent wave or simply a perm, is a chemical process used to alter the structure of hair to create curls or waves that last for an extended period. This involves applying a chemical solution to break the hair's natural bonds, reshaping the hair around curlers or rods, and then applying a neutralizer to reform the bonds in the new shape.

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community I destroyed my scalp so you wouldn't have to: here's what happens when you quit topical minoxidil

in Minoxidil 278 upvotes 1 year ago

Quitting minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, even in areas that were not thinning before, as hair becomes reliant on the treatment. Some users also report losing hair gains when stopping minoxidil despite taking finasteride.

community Fin and Oral Minoxidil completely changed my hair texture (8months progress)

in Progress Pictures 353 upvotes 2 months ago

Finasteride and oral minoxidil significantly improved hair texture and thickness over 8 months. The user also experienced increased hair growth on the beard and eyebrows.

community My journey from Norwood 3.5/4 to Norwood 0

in Transplants 250 upvotes 7 months ago

A user's hair regrowth journey involved a hair transplant and using RU58841, finasteride, and minoxidil, with side effects managed by other medications.

community Why do people downplay vitamin deficiency when 94% of Americans are vitamin D deficient?

in Research/Science 132 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.

community This is my hair 8 months after a Hair Transplant. Still needs a few more months of growth but I really like it.

in Progress Pictures 652 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who has undergone a hair transplant and the subsequent discussion about their experience, cost, and potential treatments such as finasteride.

community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 7 months ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.