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GlossaryIntermediate Hairs

hairs transitioning between fine vellus and thick terminal types

Intermediate hairs are a type of hair that falls between vellus hairs (fine, short, and lightly pigmented) and terminal hairs (thick, long, and heavily pigmented). These hairs are typically found in areas undergoing a transition, such as during puberty or in certain stages of hair growth cycles, and they exhibit characteristics of both vellus and terminal hairs. For example, they may be longer and more pigmented than vellus hairs but not as coarse or dark as terminal hairs.

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Hair Shaft Abnormalities After Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen Therapy in Patients With Breast Cancer Evaluated by Optical Coherence Tomography

research Hair Shaft Abnormalities After Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen Therapy in Patients With Breast Cancer Evaluated by Optical Coherence Tomography

16 citations , October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.

research Short Anagen Syndrome in a Girl with Curly Dark Hair and Consanguineous Parents

5 citations , November 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

A 3-year-old girl has short anagen syndrome, causing her hair to stay short.

research Acute Hair Loss Three Years After Bone Marrow Transplant

1 citations , January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders”

A woman's sudden hair loss three years after a bone marrow transplant was a sign of chronic graft-versus-host disease but improved with treatment.

research An Analysis of the Safety and Efficacy of Topical Zinc-Thymulin to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia

1 citations , January 2017 in “Hair therapy & transplantation”

Topical zinc-thymulin is safe and effective for treating male pattern baldness.

research Diagnostic Performance of the Trichogram Compared to Histopathology of Scalp Biopsy in Horizontal Sections in Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Study

January 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

The trichogram is a practical, non-invasive, and cost-effective tool for diagnosing female androgenetic alopecia.

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community Do you guys have very thin hairs that don’t grow where you lost hair?

in Is this regrowth? 7 upvotes 6 months ago

Thin, short hairs often appear in areas of hair loss but may not grow fully despite treatments like finasteride. Some users consider additional treatments like microneedling or hair transplants.

community 2 months of nightly 5% minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 484 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A 25-year-old user shared progress after two months of using 5% minoxidil nightly on their scalp and beard. Many users suggest combining minoxidil with finasteride or dutasteride to prevent hair loss due to DHT, while others express concerns about potential side effects of these DHT blockers.

community When do I know when to switch from fin to dut? (3 month comparison)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 month ago

The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is considering switching to dutasteride due to insufficient results, particularly for hairline improvement. Other users shared their experiences with dutasteride, noting potential benefits and side effects, and suggested a gradual transition from finasteride to dutasteride.

community Concerned About Asymmetrical Frontal Hair Loss and Recent Finasteride Use, Seeking Experiences

in General 155 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is experiencing asymmetrical hair loss at the frontal hairline and is concerned about potential conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia. They have started using finasteride and pumpkin seed oil to address the issue.

community 28m - Last 26 days have been great

in Progress Pictures 14 upvotes 2 months ago

A 28-year-old male shares his hair regrowth progress using finasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, hair peptide serum, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamping, multivitamins, and a high-protein diet. He reports noticeable hair growth and minor side effects, emphasizing patience as key to success.

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