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research All Hairstyles Are Not Created Equal: What the Dermatologist Needs to Know About Black Hairstyling Practices and the Risk of Traction Alopecia

52 citations, April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Certain black hairstyling practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, requiring better management and education.

research Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations

4 citations, January 2022 in “Cosmetics”

Avoid high-tension styles and use professional treatments to reduce hair damage and health risks.

research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Challenges and Solutions

37 citations, August 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.

research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

72 citations, July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.

research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: New Insights and a Call for Action

27 citations, September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

Hair loss in black women needs more research, early intervention, and community education.

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community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

in Microneedling 295 upvotes 2 years ago

Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.

community Started balding at 20, tried everything, gave up. Then got a custom hair piece & it helped me embrace being bald! AMA

in Hair Systems 488 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who started balding at 20 trying different treatments to combat hair loss before eventually embracing being bald and getting a custom hair piece as an option. Various people commented on his looks with and without the wig, generally agreeing that he looked better bald.

community This and ketoconazole 2% life changing

in Ketoconazole 69 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride, clobetasol propionate, and ketoconazole shampoo. The conversation warns about the potential side effects of clobetasol, a powerful topical steroid, and emphasizes its short-term usage.

community 2 months on minoxidil 5% GOOD RESULTS?

in Progress Pictures 2 years ago

Asteride into your routine In this conversation, the user Icy-Indication267 was asking when they should start finasteride to treat their hair loss, which had responded well to minoxidil after two months. Other users shared advice on incorporating micro-needling and topical finasteride into their routine for optimal results.

community 5 months of Hims Topical Finasteride & Minoxidil Spray. It’s not as impressive as other progress pics, but this is huge for me.

in Progress Pictures 530 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their positive experience with Hims Topical Finasteride & Minoxidil Spray for hair loss over 5 months, noting an improvement in their receding hairline without taking finasteride pills. Their daily routine includes applying the spray after showering and then styling their hair.

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