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GlossaryDystrophic Hairs

hairs damaged or weakened by underlying scalp conditions

Dystrophic hairs are hairs that have been damaged or weakened, often due to underlying conditions such as alopecia areata or other scalp disorders. These hairs typically appear thin, fragile, and may break easily, reflecting a disruption in the normal hair growth cycle. For professionals, the presence of dystrophic hairs can be a diagnostic clue indicating an active disease process affecting the hair follicles.

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research Microneedling With Triamcinolone Acetonide Versus Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in Treatment of Alopecia Areata

February 2023

Microneedling with Triamcinolone acetonide is an effective, less invasive, and safe alternative to direct injections for treating alopecia areata.

research Clinical and Histopathologic Features of Hair Loss in Patients with HIV-1 Infection

46 citations, January 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

People with late-stage HIV-1 often experience a specific type of hair loss linked to multiple factors, including nutritional issues and immune responses.

research Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: The Use of Biomarkers for Predicting Alopecic Severity and Treatment Efficacy

10 citations, January 2019 in “Biomarker Insights”

Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy works for some but not all, and studying hair damage markers could improve prevention and treatment.

research The Transient Role of Calcium and Vitamin D During the Developmental Hair Follicle Cycle

18 citations, March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for normal hair growth.

research Dermoscopy in Hair Disorders

12 citations, January 2014 in “Menoufia Medical Journal”

Dermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and can help avoid unnecessary biopsies.

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community 5.5 months on oral min questions. Please help😭

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The user has been on finasteride for over a year and switched from topical to oral minoxidil five months ago, but is unsure if the current shedding and small hairs are signs of improvement or worsening. They are seeking advice on whether to wait longer or switch treatments.

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in Chat 25 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about the mental toll of hair loss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.

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in Research/Science 590 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 When I was in my 20s, skinny and with long hair, one of my biggest fear was being fat and bald in my 40s. Now that it’s come to pass, I’ve found there are better things to worry about. I started shaving my head in 05 when I was 32 and I can sum it all up in one word: Liberating.

in Shaved/buzzed 478 upvotes 3 years ago

Accepting hair loss, with solutions discussed including Minoxidil and Finasteride treatments, shaving the head as a liberating experience, and using beards to make up for lack of hair.

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