research Understanding Breakage in Curly Hair
Curly hair breaks due to mechanical damage and environmental factors, not chemical makeup, and needs ongoing care to prevent breakage.
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5 / 613 resultsresearch Effects of Chemical Straighteners on the Hair Shaft and Scalp
Chemical hair straighteners can cause scalp and hair damage, but long-term effects are unclear.
research Tinea Capitis Induced by Barber Shaving: Isolation of Trichophyton Tonsurans
Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
research What Ages Hair?
Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
research The Biology of Hair Care
Better hair care products are needed to protect against grooming and chemical damage.
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5 / 26 resultscommunity Just find a cure already, I am totally done
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, with users recommending finasteride and minoxidil as effective solutions. Some users report side effects, but overall, the consensus is to use these treatments rather than waiting for a cure.
community The most depressing things about hair loss for me
The emotional impact of hair loss and the risks associated with common treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and Fluridil. People discussed their personal experiences with these treatments, including potential side effects and lowered fertility. Hair transplants were also mentioned as a possible solution.
community 1 month vs. 3 months. Oral min (3mg) and fin (1.1mg) update
A user shared their hair regrowth progress after using oral minoxidil (3mg) and finasteride (1.1mg) for 11 weeks, noticing significant improvement and no bald spots, with the side effect of increased eyebrow and eyelash growth. They plan to update again in 6-9 months and have inspired friends to try the same treatment.
community Warning: Danish Nordic Hair Growth is scam!
A Danish citizen warns against NordicHairGrowth.com, claiming it falsely advertises products for treating androgenic alopecia. The company's ingredients and claims are disputed, including a non-existent patented ingredient RP-24, and a non-verifiable clinical trial.
community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?
Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.