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research Insights into the role of grooming modifications and preventative approaches in Pseudofolliculitis barbae: A narrative review of hair removal practices

2 citations , December 2024 in “JAAD reviews.”

This review article outlines grooming practices and treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae, noting that while discontinuing shaving is an effective approach, those who cannot do so may benefit from adjusted shaving techniques, chemical depilatories, or laser therapies.

research Unique Hair Properties that Emerge from Combinations of Multiple Races

10 citations , June 2019 in “Cosmetics”

This study observed that individuals with mixed ethnicity had hair that varied widely in shape and showed significant surface damage near the root, differing from monoracial hair characteristics.

research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: Past, present, and future

75 citations , March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This review discusses the evolution and ongoing debate about the causes of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in African American women, without presenting new clinical findings.

research Risk factors and comorbidities associated with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia

September 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology”

This study found mixed evidence linking traction hairstyles, previous pregnancies, chemical hair relaxers, and several comorbidities to an increased risk of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black women.

research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: possible familial aetiology in two African families from South Africa

15 citations , November 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This case series observed a potential familial link in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), suggesting a genetic predisposition that may be worsened by hair grooming practices.

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community [Theory] Big Bald is deliberately delaying the cure indefinitely

348 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation humorously suggests that the hair loss industry, referred to as "Big Bald," deliberately delays a cure to profit from ongoing treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Participants debate whether a cure would be more profitable than current treatments, with some suggesting that the industry prefers continuous treatments for sustained profit.

community common ideas amongst bald communities that doesnt help at all in my opinion

in Chat 24 upvotes 5 months ago

Balding is challenging, and relying on medications like finasteride is often seen as a better option than constantly shaving or trying to compensate in other areas. Many feel that societal expectations to "own it" or drastically change oneself to cope with baldness are unrealistic and burdensome.

community How finasteride lowers brain's happiness steroid allopregnanolone and causes depression: systemic dihydroprogesterone crosses blood brain barrier, you don't even need finasteride and brain 5ar for that

288 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride may lower allopregnanolone levels, potentially affecting mood, but many users report improved mental health due to reduced hair loss. Experiences with finasteride and dutasteride vary, with some experiencing side effects and others finding them beneficial for hair retention and overall happiness.

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