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GlossaryPlucked Hair

hair manually removed from the root by pulling

Plucked hair refers to hair that has been manually removed from the scalp or body by pulling it out from the root. This process, also known as extracted hair, is often used in hair transplantation procedures and for diagnostic purposes in dermatology to examine the hair's growth cycle and health.

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community TWIST-1 and the cure: Is it really that easy?

in Research/Science 283 upvotes 2 years ago

TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hair growth and reduce hair follicle sensitivity to DHT.

community Why some of my hairs are looking like this?

in Update 142 upvotes 1 year ago

User 3 months post hair transplant, using minoxidil and dutasteride. Users discuss possible reasons for odd-looking hair strands.

community Anyone else have one chad hair? This thing has somehow held on for dear life for years and years, like an inch past my hairline. Should donate this mf’s follicle to science

in Research/Science 550 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss discussion with a focus on a single resilient hair, jokingly called "chad hair," that remains despite hairline receding. Some users suggest microneedling and hair follicle cloning as potential treatments.

community My story: Trying to halt diffuse hair loss for past couple of years but got acute hair fall after quitting minoxidil and finasteride on my dermatologist recommendation

in Chat 9 upvotes 3 days ago

A 22-year-old man experienced significant hair loss after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, causing emotional distress. He resumed these treatments and is considering dutasteride and microneedling to manage his hair loss.

community 4600 - result 9 month - Dr. Carman

in Progress Pictures 253 upvotes 10 months ago

A user shared their 9-month post-hair transplant results with 4600 grafts, using only Nourkin hair vitamins, Vitamin D, and B12, and expressed satisfaction. The replies debated the necessity of medications like finasteride and minoxidil for maintaining hair health.

community 4 month progress pictures. Started on topical fin, now switching to oral to maintain.

in Progress Pictures 70 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their 4-month progress pictures after using Minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral, and scalp massage for hair loss. They're now switching from topical to oral finasteride to maintain the results.

community Minoxidil Response Test kit in the EU?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is seeking a Minoxidil Response Test kit in the EU without bundled consultations. They mention alternatives like oral minoxidil and tretinoin but prefer the test alone.