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      research ‘A detective look’ at hair biopsies from African-American patients

      40 citations , May 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      This study reviewed scalp biopsies from African-American patients, identifying distinct features and diagnostic clues for scarring alopecia types such as traction alopecia and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.

      research Human hair keratin network and curvature

      85 citations , October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      In this study, researchers found that the curliness of human hair is associated with an asymmetric structure at the cellular level, particularly in the differentiation of the precortex.

      research A rare hair loss in children: Monilethrix

      May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      Monilethrix is a rare, inherited condition causing fragile hair and hair loss, with no cure but some treatments may help.

      research Monilethrix

      6 citations , August 2012 in “The Journal of Pediatrics”
      This case report describes a 12-year-old girl diagnosed with monilethrix, characterized by fragile, beaded hair shafts, with no effective treatment currently available.
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      community What Are the Technicalities of Curved Hair Transplantation?

       4 upvotes 6 months ago
      Curved hair transplantation requires specialized tools and techniques to avoid damaging hair follicles, with modified FUE being the preferred method. Proper extraction and implantation angles are crucial to prevent complications like keloids and sterile folliculitis.

      community Dermarolling is a bit sad innit?

      in Microneedling  232 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include dermarolling, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Some users find dermarolling sad, while others mention the complexity of biological systems and limited research funding for hair loss.

      community Possible natural pp405 solution

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      Rotenone, a natural plant extract, may promote hair growth by increasing LDH activity and blocking MPC in the scalp, but it carries risks due to its toxicity. The suggested formulation includes Barbasco extract, DMSO, propylene glycol or PEG-400, ethanol, and a carrier oil.

      community 27M 1.25 fin 5 months, 1ml 5% min 2x daily 2 months

       107 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 27-year-old male has been using 1.25mg finasteride for 5 months and 5% minoxidil twice daily for 2 months, along with biotin and vitamin D supplements, to improve hair growth. He reports some progress and side effects like reduced libido, and is considering switching to oral minoxidil and possibly adding dutasteride after a year.
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