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natural fiber from sheep's fleece, rich in keratin

Wool is a natural fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep and other animals, such as goats and alpacas. It is composed primarily of keratin, a protein that also makes up human hair, and is known for its crimped texture, which provides excellent insulation and elasticity. Wool is widely used in textiles for its warmth, durability, and moisture-wicking properties.

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community If people technically have hair follicles all over their body with baby hairs, why is regrowing hair so difficult to do?

in Chat 8 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair loss treatments are difficult because hair follicles react differently to hormones and have varying growth cycles. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Ru58841 ruined my life. Here’s why.

in Product 132 upvotes 2 years ago

User experienced shortness of breath, high blood pressure, red eyes, and eye floaters after using RU58841 for hair loss. They warn others to avoid RU58841 and stick to finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride.

community Hair Transplant Progress / 3500 Grafts, 9 months on fin and oral minoxidil, should I switch to dut?

in Satire 1883 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation is about someone's hair transplant progress after 9 months on finasteride and oral minoxidil, considering switching to dutasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include hair transplant, finasteride, oral minoxidil, and a potential switch to dutasteride.

community Oral min 2.5mg daily 2 month update 🦍

in Satire 826 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about the user's experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss. Some users noticed increased hair density, while others experienced unwanted hair growth in different areas of the body.

community DIY treatment... Shedding completely stopped after 1.5 yrs

in Treatment 249 upvotes 2 years ago

Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.

community M32, almost 3 moths, fin oral 1,25g/daily + min 2xday + keto 2% shapoo 1/week microneedling once a week

in Progress Pictures 31 upvotes 1 year ago

A 32-year-old man has been treating his hair loss with daily oral finasteride (1.25g), twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly ketoconazole 2% shampoo, and weekly microneedling for almost three months, with no side effects from finasteride. He started with a Hamilton Norwood scale rating of 5 and has seen improvement without experiencing pain by using a 0.8mm needle length for microneedling.

community 1.5 years fin plus almost 3 years min, I think I’ve definitely made progress but I’m still not where I want to be, advice?

in Progress Pictures 130 upvotes 11 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years and minoxidil for almost 3 years for hair loss, and has seen some maintenance of hair but not significant regrowth. Suggestions from others include switching to dutasteride, trying oral minoxidil, and considering microneedling or hair fibers for better appearance.

community Is there any point to microneedling if you're on oral minoxidil?

in Microneedling 45 upvotes 1 year ago

Microneedling's effectiveness for hair regrowth is debated, with mixed results from studies. Some believe it helps with blood flow and scalp health, while others see it as largely ineffective.

community What regimen do I need to get this hairline?

in Satire 362 upvotes 1 year ago

Discussing a regimen to improve the user's hairline, with treatments proposed including minoxidil, rectal microneedling, IV drip of minoxidil, laser removal, PRP injection, topical minoxidil, divine protein shakes, stem cell injections, and keto shampoo.

community Today I didn’t go to my cousin marriage because of my hair. I feel really depressed, I just want to disaper, i can’t take this anymore. I tried everything for the past 3 years, and I’m just 21 years. I’m isolating myself from othesrs.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 284 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21 year-old feeling depressed about hair loss and how to cope with it, discussing various treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, hair pieces, and scalp micropigmentation. There is also discussion of accepting oneself and redefining self-worth in order to not base one's entire identity on their hair.

community Using Rosemary and other essential Oils

in Product 7 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses creating a mix of essential oils for hair regrowth, questioning the proper mix ratio for single or multiple oils. It also mentions using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss treatment, alongside oils, shampoos, and microneedling to improve scalp conditions for hair regrowth.

community Average tressless user after taking oral minoxidil

in Satire 1442 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about hair loss and the use of minoxidil (Minoxidil) and finasteride (Fin) as treatments. The conclusion is that some users have seen success in maintaining their hair with minoxidil, but there are varying opinions on the effectiveness of the treatments.

community Why is human evolution like this 😂

in Chat 2 years ago

Why androgenic alopecia affects the scalp rather than other body parts, potential explanations for this phenomenon, treatments available to combat hair loss, and the implications of male attractiveness in modern society.

community Ingest topical minoxidil by mouth ?

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 2 years ago

A user questions if ingesting topical minoxidil could be an alternative to oral minoxidil for hair loss. Another user reports success with this method, noting they saw results and experienced no adverse effects.

community I am actually regrowing my hairline without minoxidil or finasteride (mechanical stimulation)

128 upvotes 6 years ago

Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.