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research Ten pearls every dermatologist should know about the appropriate use of relaxers

4 citations , July 2016 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

This review discusses the potential risks and effects of chemical relaxers on hair and scalp health, reporting no new clinical results; the authors emphasize dermatologist guidance to mitigate these issues.

research Corrections to “Female Pattern Hair Loss and its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective”

June 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.

research What do we need to know about hair straightening?

August 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology”

This article reviews various hair straightening methods, discussing their mechanisms and potential effects on hair, but it reports no new clinical results.

research Use of hair products in relation to ovarian cancer risk

13 citations , June 2021 in “Carcinogenesis”

In this study, frequent use of hair straighteners/relaxers and pressing products was associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer, with potential variation in risk by tumor type noted for permanent hair dyes.

research Investigations on the penetration of hydrolyzed wheat proteins into human hair by confocal laser-scanning fluorescence microscopy

11 citations , January 2000 in “Journal of cosmetic science”

This study found that hydrolyzed wheat proteins extensively penetrated both untreated and chemically treated hair, primarily occupying areas like the endocuticle and cortex.

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community 26F Thinner hair due to vitamin deficiencies?

13 upvotes 2 years ago

A female user with chronic anemia and vitamin deficiencies is experiencing finer, straighter hair and seeks recommendations for scalp products to improve circulation and prevent potential hair thinning. She is considering growth oils but is unsure of their effectiveness.

community Minox experimentation on pubic hair

in Minoxidil 280 upvotes 2 years ago

A user applied minoxidil to their pubic hair for 3 months, resulting in hair growth over 4 inches, and is considering using it for a scalp hair transplant. They plan to continue the treatment despite their wife's disapproval.

community Baldness Breakthrough: microRNA Stimulates Hair Growth in Aging Follicles

316 upvotes 3 years ago

miR-205, a tiny RNA, can stimulate hair growth by softening aging hair follicle stem cells in mice. Future tests aim to see if this can work in humans.

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.

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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 Hair Transplant

Is a hair transplant permanent? Transplanted hair is generally permanent but requires ongoing care to maintain results.
Are NeoGraft results permanent? Transplanted hair from NeoGraft is permanent, but surrounding hair may still thin.
Is a beard transplant permanent? Beard transplants are generally considered a permanent solution for facial hair loss.
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