115 citations,
September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
Different ethnic groups have unique hairgrowthpatterns, with African hair growing slower and less dense, Asian hair growing fast but sparse, and Caucasian hair being densest; men are more likely to experience hair loss than women.
A 23-year-old user shares their hair regrowth journey, questioning if genetics or other factors are at play. They use Rogaine, finasteride, vitamin B12, biotin, Thera M Plus, and derma stamping, and seek advice on their regimen and hairgrowthpatterns.
The conversation discusses the frustration of having excessive body hair while experiencing scalp hair loss, with mentions of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants using body hair. Users share experiences and advice, noting the role of genetics and DHT in hairgrowthpatterns.
A 48-year-old man's 11-month progress using 1mg finasteride for hair loss treatment, with significant improvement and no side effects. Other users share their experiences, with some also seeing positive results, while others have not been as successful.
Unusual hairgrowth can occur in unexpected areas, possibly due to topical treatments like Minoxidil. Such hair may appear suddenly and is often unrelated to typical hairline patterns.
Researchers at the University of Virginia discovered a new group of stem cells in hair follicles that could potentially restore hairgrowth. The findings suggest that activating these stem cells might offer a new way to combat hair loss, though practical treatments are still years away.