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    Glossary Hair Shaft Abnormality

    irregular or defective hair structure causing fragility and breakage

    Hair Shaft Abnormality, also known as Hair Shaft Disorder, refers to a range of conditions where the structure of the hair shaft is irregular or defective. These abnormalities can lead to hair that is fragile, prone to breakage, or has an unusual appearance, such as twisting, kinking, or splitting. Causes can be genetic, environmental, or due to underlying health issues, and diagnosis often involves microscopic examination of the hair.

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      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.

      community IVF process on Finasteride and effects of stopping finasteride.

       138 upvotes 9 months ago
      Concerns about finasteride affecting sperm quality and embryo abnormalities during IVF. The user plans to stop finasteride for 6 months and use minoxidil, microneedling, a red light cap, and saw palmetto shampoo to manage hair loss.

      community Hair Loss Has Broken Me. I'm An Old Haggard Man at Age 23.

       13 upvotes 10 years ago
      A 23-year-old feels devastated by hair loss despite using Minoxidil and finasteride since age 18, and is advised to embrace baldness, improve physical fitness, and consider hair systems. The conversation emphasizes self-acceptance, confidence, and exploring new interests to improve mental well-being.

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