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    GlossaryScalp Hair

    hair growing from the scalp, primarily composed of keratin

    Scalp hair, also known as head hair, refers to the hair that grows from the scalp, the skin covering the top of the human head. It is composed of keratin, a protein that provides strength and resilience. Scalp hair plays a role in protecting the scalp from UV radiation, regulating body temperature, and can also serve as an indicator of overall health.

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      community why are beard gains on min usually permanent?

      in Minoxidil  43 upvotes 6 months ago
      Beard gains from minoxidil are usually permanent due to facial hair follicles' lower sensitivity to DHT. Scalp hair requires ongoing DHT suppression with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 to maintain gains after stopping minoxidil.

      community Body Hair Transplants with Buzzcut

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Body hair transplants may look better if kept very short. People with limited donor regions or waiting for Verteporfin or FAK Inhibitors could consider this option.

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      in Satire  641 upvotes 3 years ago
      . This conversation is a satire post about a user who appears to have an abundance of hair, with other users commenting and asking questions about the treatments they use for their hair loss. Treatments discussed include minoxidil and finasteride.