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    GlossaryHair Diameter Measurement

    process of determining width of individual hair strand

    Hair Diameter Measurement, also known as Hair Thickness Measurement or Hair Width Measurement, refers to the process of determining the width of an individual hair strand. This measurement is typically done using tools like a micrometer or specialized imaging techniques. It is important for understanding hair health, diagnosing conditions like alopecia, and tailoring hair care treatments.

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      community New Dutasteride Long Term Study (5 years) it works.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  106 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hair loss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention of hair loss progression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Side effects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hair loss.

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      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

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      in Treatment  44 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A user recommends using a microscope to assess hair density and track hair loss progress, finding it useful for evaluating treatment effectiveness, particularly with dutasteride and minoxidil. They advise against obsessing over hair loss and emphasize focusing on other meaningful life aspects.