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community Real results or Illusion due to hair getting longer?

7 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses whether visible hair improvement is due to actual regrowth or just an illusion from longer hair. Opinions vary, with some suggesting real improvement and others attributing it to hair length, but no specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are mentioned.

community Is there any over-the-counter products that you guys believe helps?

1 upvotes 1 year ago

People recommend using Nizoral, The Ordinary Multi-peptide Hair Serum, Minoxidil, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. The Ordinary serum is noted for creating an illusion of thickness rather than promoting regrowth.

community Is it an llusion or a regrowth?

in Is this regrowth? 14 upvotes 5 months ago

The user has been using oral minoxidil 2.5mg and finasteride 1mg for 3 months and is unsure if they are experiencing hair regrowth or if it's an illusion. Some responses suggest it is regrowth, while others think it's an illusion due to angles and lighting.

community I wanna say this is progress…am I trippin?

in Is this regrowth? 163 upvotes 2 years ago

OP has been using minoxidil (topical 5%) and finasteride (oral 1.25mg daily) for 2 months and is unsure if there's hair regrowth or if it's just a haircut illusion. Mixed responses from others, some see progress, others attribute changes to the haircut.

community Thoughts on scalp/hairline tattoos's ?

in Chat 15 upvotes 5 months ago

Scalp tattoos can look good but often appear artificial, especially in sunlight or up close, and require regular maintenance. They may boost confidence if done well, but opinions vary on their effectiveness and natural appearance.

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research Patient Selection, Hair Transplant Design, and Hairstyle

20 citations , May 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

This article discusses patient selection and procedural design for hair transplant surgery without reporting new clinical results; it also considers how hair transplant designs can align with various hairstyles.

research Notes from the Editor Emeritus

1 citations , March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international”

This article discusses patient-driven innovations in hair restoration surgery, including the rise and fall of synthetic fiber implantation, but reports no new clinical findings.

research 34 Preoperative Donor Evaluations

October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation”

This chapter discusses the mathematical and artistic aspects of hair transplant surgery, emphasizing the critical role of the donor area; it reports no new clinical results.

research Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP), a Cosmetic Treatment for Hair Restoration in Asians

September 2017

SMP creates illusion of full hair, addressing various issues and bringing happiness to those with thinning hair.

research White Hair–Induced Increased Scalp Visibility: Clinical Implications for Hair Loss Evaluation and Hair Transplantation

May 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

This study observed that white hair can create an optical illusion of increased scalp visibility, potentially misleading clinical evaluations of hair loss and complicating hair transplantation planning, and identified five core dyeing strategies to address this phenomenon.

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