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research A New Permanent Straightening Process of Human Hair Using the Water Set

2 citations , January 2014 in “Sen i Gakkaishi”

This study verified that a new straightening process involving a flat iron, ammonium thioglycolate, and hydrogen peroxide may permanently straighten wavy hair by eliminating disulfide bond distortions.

research Permanent waving and hair straightening

20 citations , July 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology”

This article reviews the current practices and interpretations of research data on permanent waving and hair straightening, but does not present any new research findings.

Chemical Reactions in Curing Treatment for Permanent Hair Straightening Using Thioglycolic and Dithioglycolic Acids

research Chemical Reactions Occurring in Curing Treatment for Permanent Hair Straightening Using Thioglycolic and Dithioglycolic Acids

3 citations , January 2009 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi”

This study found that using a bicomponent reduction system with TGA and DTDG for hair straightening limited hair damage by forming only thiol groups, while a TGA-only system formed more damaging mixed disulfide groups.

research Progressive hair straightening using an automated flat iron: function of silicones.

11 citations , June 2013 in “PubMed”

This study found that controlled thermal straightening can achieve irreversible smoothing of curly hair without chemicals, with effectiveness dependent on temperature and cycles, and silicone enhancing straightening quality.

research Mechanism of hair straightening

10 citations , January 1994

This study discusses that permanent hair straightening can be achieved at neutral or acidic pH conditions, with varying effects on cystine and lanthionine levels, by inducing supercontraction of the hair fiber.

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community A little over two years on Dut

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 59 upvotes 1 year ago

A 23-year-old male has been using Dutasteride for over two years to address hair thinning, with some success in temple regrowth but continued thinning on top. He is considering adding Minoxidil to his routine and is contemplating lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and drinking to improve hair density.

community [26M] Is it time to embrace the bald?

54 upvotes 3 months ago

A 26-year-old is considering embracing baldness after mixed results and side effects from using dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride for hair loss. Suggestions include trying new hairstyles, considering a hair transplant, or focusing on self-acceptance.

community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.

in Technology 613 upvotes 4 months ago

A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.

community Are permanent hair gains even possible?

in Chat 13 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair regrowth from treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, and finasteride is not permanent; stopping these treatments typically results in hair loss resuming. Beard hair can become permanent with minoxidil use, unlike scalp hair, which requires ongoing treatment to maintain gains.

community Do hair follicles permanently die?

in Question 4 upvotes 7 years ago

Hair follicles can experience regrowth with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, dermarolling, collagen, and biotin, but some may not fully recover. Expectations should be managed as full regrowth to teenage levels may not be possible.

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learn Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

Is a hair transplant permanent? Transplanted hair is generally permanent but requires ongoing care to maintain results.
Are ARTAS hair transplant results permanent? Transplanted hair from ARTAS is generally considered permanent, but surrounding hair may still thin.
Are NeoGraft results permanent? Transplanted hair from NeoGraft is permanent, but surrounding hair may still thin.
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learn Platelet-Rich Plasma

Are Platelet results permanent, or does hair loss return once treatment stops? Hair loss typically returns after stopping PRP treatment, as effects are not permanent.

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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