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research Effect of Protein Hair Straightener on Hair Shaft by Scanning Electron Microscopy
Protein hair straighteners damage the hair more than hair dyes.
research Radiographic Findings of Shoulder Involvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis
The patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis had shoulder joint damage and bone changes.
research A Clinico-Epidemiological Study of Acne in Adults
Adult acne is mostly inflammatory, affects women more, and often scars, needing good treatment to prevent damage.
research Direct Hair Transplantation: A Modified Follicular Unit Extraction Technique
The modified Direct Hair Transplantation method is effective for treating baldness with better graft survival and less damage than standard techniques.
research Depth Control in Follicular Unit Excision: A New Classification from a Detailed Analysis of 30 Patients Undergoing FUE Technique for Hair Restoration
A new classification for depth control in hair restoration surgery was proposed, dividing it into three grades based on the depth required for successful graft extraction.
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5 / 373 resultscommunity Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Dental technician is convinced that he has found the cause of pattern hair loss
A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hair loss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.