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    GlossaryScalp Scaling

    flaking or shedding of outer scalp skin layer

    Scalp scaling refers to the flaking or shedding of the outermost layer of the scalp skin, often due to conditions like dandruff, psoriasis, or seborrheic dermatitis. It can result in visible flakes and sometimes itching or irritation, and may require treatments such as medicated shampoos or topical therapies to manage the underlying cause.

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      community Cold showers = healthier scalp?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 8 months ago
      Cold showers may improve scalp health for some, reducing itchiness and dandruff, but may increase dandruff for others while improving hair texture. Individual experiences with cold showers and scalp health vary.

      community Huge holes on donor area of scalp is this even normal?

      in Transplants  106 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hair loss in the donor area after a hair transplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.

      community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

      in Progress Pictures  492 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

      community 3 Months on the protocol. Any results?

      in Progress Pictures  28 upvotes 3 years ago
      User started hair loss treatment 3 months ago using topical fin, minoxidil, RU58841, stemoxydine, and microneedling. Others noticed improvement in mid and frontal scalp areas and suggested considering oral minoxidil.