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    GlossaryFriction

    resistance encountered when surfaces move against each other

    Friction is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another. In the context of hair and alopecia, friction can refer to the mechanical stress exerted on hair strands due to rubbing against surfaces like pillows, hats, or even other hair strands, which can lead to hair breakage or loss over time.

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      community Min without fin (unique problem)

      in General  37 upvotes 1 week ago
      Hair loss from headspin friction might be improved with minoxidil if follicles are healthy. Finasteride isn't needed, and microneedling is suggested.

      community Daily scalp massages lead to more hair loss or not?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user applies castor oil and uses silicon scalp massagers daily, questioning if the massages cause more hair loss or if the hairs would fall out naturally. They believe the hairs are in the telogen phase and would shed regardless of the massage.

      community 8 weeks in with microneedling and minoxidil/tretinoin

      in Progress Pictures  94 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is using a combination of microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, scalp massages, and red light therapy to address hair loss, with a focus on the hairline and temples. They emphasize the importance of scalp massages and have seen regrowth, attributing success to their comprehensive routine.