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    GlossaryHair Shaft Abnormalities

    structural defects in visible hair causing fragility or unusual appearance

    Hair Shaft Abnormalities refer to structural defects in the hair shaft, the visible part of the hair that extends above the scalp. These abnormalities can result in hair that is fragile, prone to breakage, or has an unusual appearance, such as twisting, kinking, or splitting. Causes can range from genetic conditions to environmental damage or nutritional deficiencies.

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      community Cbum's hair transplant looks absolutely terrible

      in Transplants  967 upvotes 1 week ago
      A bodybuilder's hair transplant appears unnatural with a straight hairline and low density, possibly worsened by not using finasteride. The Turkish clinic is criticized for poor design, and the transplant may have been free for promotion.
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      community Exact 1 year progress. Similar hair length.

      in Progress Pictures  278 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's one-year progress in treating hair loss. The user used 1 mg of finasteride daily, foam minoxidil once daily, and 1% ketoconazole shampoo 3-4 times a week. The conclusion is that patience and consistency are important in treating hair loss.

      community When someone posts a scalp tension theory

      in Satire  265 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.