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GlossaryHeat Treatment

process of applying controlled heat to alter hair's structure

Heat treatment, also known as thermal treatment, refers to the process of applying controlled heat to hair to alter its structure, texture, or appearance. This can include methods like blow-drying, flat ironing, or using curling irons. For professionals, understanding the precise temperature and duration is crucial to avoid damaging the hair's keratin structure, which can lead to breakage or increased porosity.

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community Shopping receipts are anti-androgenic?

in Chat 29 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses the potential use of thermal paper receipts, which contain estrogen, as a treatment for hair loss. Participants humorously debate its effectiveness compared to established treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

in Research/Science 592 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.

community Stop expecting results in 2 months!

in Treatment 125 upvotes 6 months ago

People discussing hair loss treatments emphasize the need for patience, as results from using finasteride and minoxidil can take 8-12 months or longer. Some users report early signs of improvement, while others experience continued shedding or slower progress.

community progress has been insane, been having a bad shed for about a month or 2, can anyone explain?

in Progress Pictures 678 upvotes 3 months ago

User experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil and dutasteride, along with microneedling, vitamins, and massages. Despite recent shedding, they hope it's a synchronized hair cycle and plan to continue the treatment.

community Physio-metabolic method (antiandrogen, minoxidil, leg training and cold)

in Treatments 309 upvotes 5 months ago

The method combines finasteride, minoxidil, intense leg exercises, and cold exposure to treat androgenetic alopecia. It aims to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, enhancing hair growth.

community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

in Treatment 26 upvotes 1 year ago

A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.

community Progression blindness? 4 months Spironoloctone 50mg twice a day

in Progress Pictures 102 upvotes 6 months ago

User shared progress on hair regrowth after 4 months of Spironolactone and iron infusions for Androgenic Alopecia. They see some improvement but struggle with perception; others note significant improvement.

community Drone shots: fin 1 week vs. 4 months 👀

in Progress Pictures 799 upvotes 1 year ago

The post is about a user sharing progress pictures of their hair loss, comparing the appearance of their crown before and after using finasteride for 1 week to 4 months. The user also mentions using minoxidil and starting microneedling.

community April 29 to mid May. I did not edit these images in any way other than cover my face and mirror the image

in Progress Pictures 30 upvotes 6 months ago

The user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth from April 29 to May 16, 2024. They attribute their success to using spironolactone, vitamin D, viviscal, and minoxidil, and quitting vaping THC.

community How does dutasteride regrowth work?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 6 months ago

A 25-year-old man with hair loss from bleach damage is using oral minoxidil and considering adding Dutasteride for better regrowth and prevention. He seeks advice on Dutasteride's effectiveness and potential benefits over finasteride, and is also curious about RU58841.

community Huge holes on donor area of scalp is this even normal?

in Transplants 107 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hair loss in the donor area after a hair transplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.