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Glossary Hair Characteristics

various attributes defining hair's appearance and behavior

Hair characteristics refer to the various attributes that define the appearance and behavior of hair. These include texture (straight, wavy, curly), thickness (fine, medium, coarse), color (blonde, brown, black, red), and porosity (how well hair absorbs moisture). Understanding these traits is crucial for both everyday hair care and professional treatments, as they influence how hair responds to styling, products, and environmental factors.

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research How different is human hair? A critical appraisal of the reported differences in global hair fibre characteristics and properties towards defining a more relevant framework for hair type classification

8 citations , November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

This review discusses the limitations of current hair classification systems and highlights the need for standardized reporting of key hair characteristics to improve study comparisons; it reports no new results.

research Hair follicle characteristics and fibre production in South American camelids

27 citations , January 2010 in “Animal”

In these studies, researchers found that Peruvian camelids reach mature skin follicle development early, with specific cuticular characteristics useful for distinguishing fleece types, while Bolivian llamas have a mature follicle apparatus present at birth.

research PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ANATOLIAN NATIVE GOAT DOWN-HAIR FIBERS IN COMPARISON WITH CASHMERE FIBER

3 citations , March 2019 in “Tekstil Ve Konfeksiyon”

This study found that the down-hair fibers of native goats in Turkey have similar characteristics to cashmere fibers, indicating potential for high-quality textile products as a substitute.

research Enhanced ectodysplasin-A receptor (EDAR) signaling alters multiple fiber characteristics to produce the East Asian hair form

98 citations , June 2008 in “Human mutation”

This study found that a genetic variant in the EDAR gene leads to typical East Asian hair characteristics by increasing signaling output, as shown in transgenic mice experiments.

research Tβ4-overexpression based on the piggyBac transposon system in cashmere goats alters hair fiber characteristics

18 citations , November 2016 in “Transgenic research”

This study found that transgenic cashmere goats overexpressing thymosin beta-4 have a higher secondary to primary hair follicle ratio, suggesting potential for increased cashmere yield.

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community My summation of PP405 - looks promising

210 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 shows promise for hair regrowth by manipulating stem cell characteristics and lactate dehydrogenase, with Phase 2a trials pending. Google Ventures' $15M investment suggests confidence, but results and market availability remain uncertain.

community Hair loss over a year following depression and taking antidepressants

in Side effects? 200 upvotes 8 months ago

A 33-year-old experienced significant hair loss after a depressive episode and taking paroxetine, possibly due to telogen effluvium or androgenic alopecia. Suggestions included reducing alcohol, considering finasteride and minoxidil, and consulting a doctor about antidepressant side effects.

community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2

484 upvotes 2 years ago

Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community 5 years post hair transplant, 3 months on minoxidil only

326 upvotes 9 months ago

The user had a hair transplant five years ago and started using minoxidil three months ago. Commenters recommend adding finasteride or other DHT blockers to prevent further hair loss and maintain results.

community for anyone who is on the fence about oral minoxidil should read this NYT article it might help. it's an old one but people might need a refresher. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/health/minoxidil-hair-loss-pills.html

121 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical for hair regrowth but may cause unwanted body hair growth and cardiovascular side effects. Some users experience positive results, while others discontinue use due to side effects like chest pain.

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learn Hair Fibers

cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker

Do hair fibers wash out easily, or do you need a special shampoo to remove them? There is no published trial comparing shampoos for removing hair fibers. Because the fibers cling by static rather than bonding chemically, and because users consistently report they rinse out with ordinary shampoo, the specialist fiber-removal shampoos do not appear to be necessary; a clarifying shampoo may help when fibers are layered under hairspray or gel.

learn Coconut Oil

Does coconut oil help with hair loss? Coconut oil may help reduce hair breakage, based mainly on laboratory tests on hair fibres, but no study shows it prevents or treats hair loss.

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