research Biomedical Versus Cultural Constructions of Abnormality: The Case of Idiopathic Hirsutism in the United States
The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.
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research Hair, Human Evolution, And The Idea Of Human Uniqueness
Human hair is unique and important for understanding human evolution and identity.
research Hair Is Your Crown And Glory: Black Women's Experiences Of Living With Alopecia And The Role Of Social Support
Black women with alopecia need better support and understanding from health professionals and social groups.
research The Ancient Remedies of Alopecia
Modern treatments for hair loss are more effective and less unpleasant than ancient remedies.
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Adipocytes have diverse roles in energy storage, protection, tissue repair, and influence health and disease.
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5 / 53 resultscommunity Balding Sucks. Balding Young is Awful. Balding Young and being Unable to Grow any Facial Hair is Hell on Earth
A 25-year-old is frustrated with hair loss and inability to grow facial hair despite using oral finasteride and minoxidil for over a year. Suggestions include trying topical treatments, considering a hair system, or seeking professional help for mental health.
community 3 and a half months on Fin MWF, min daily and microneedling once a week.
A user's progress with treating hair loss over 3.5 months, which involves taking finasteride MWF, minoxidil daily and microneedling once a week. There was positive feedback from other users regarding the results.
community The PP405 news are the best news we've had in the last 20 or more years.
PP405 significantly improves hair density, outperforming finasteride, with 31% of users seeing over 20% improvement in four weeks. Concerns exist about its availability, cost, and long-term effects.
community A year of fin+min(23yo), got my life back
A 23 year old user who has had success with finasteride and minoxidil, regaining their hair after losing it due to male pattern baldness. They also attribute part of the success to lifestyle changes such as eating better, exercising, sleeping well, and reducing smoking.
community How many of you have significant others?
The conversation revolves around the experiences of different individuals with hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. The discussion includes various perspectives on the effects of these treatments, the importance of hair for self-esteem and attractiveness, and the influence of significant others on the decision to use or stop using these treatments.