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    GlossaryHair Cortisol

    measurement of stress hormone levels accumulated in hair strands

    Hair cortisol refers to the measurement of cortisol, a stress hormone, that is accumulated in hair strands over time. This method provides a long-term indicator of an individual's stress levels, as opposed to blood or saliva tests which only capture short-term fluctuations. It is particularly useful in research and clinical settings for assessing chronic stress and its potential impacts on health.

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      in Treatment 1 year ago
      The user visited a trichologist due to ineffective topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. The trichologist recommended a new regimen including a two-month course of locoidon (cortisone 0.1%), followed by a solution containing minoxidil, hydrocortisone butirrate, estrone, progesterone, tocopherol acetate, trichosol, and transcutol.

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      in Treatment  106 upvotes 2 years ago
      User redh0t12 suggests using a derma pen for hair regrowth, as it helped them after using finasteride and minoxidil. Others discuss their experiences with various treatments, including derma rolling, oral and topical minoxidil, and finasteride, with mixed results.