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      community I shaved my head. Trust the progress guys

      in Shaved/buzzed  460 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shaved their head and is using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, expressing confidence in the process despite challenges. They are considering additional treatments like microneedling and are open to trying different looks, including facial hair growth.

      community Just shaved head to see scalp and...

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user shaved their head and noticed darker areas on the scalp despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Other users suggest the darkness might be due to bruising or scarring from microneedling and recommend switching to dutasteride.

      community What I hate about being told to shave my head

      in Chat  258 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss challenges and identity issues, with opinions on using finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants versus accepting baldness. Some find shaving more work, while others stress personal choice and self-perception.

      community Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?

      in Transplants  171 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

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      Shorn Scalps and Perceptions of Male Dominance

      research Shorn Scalps and Perceptions of Male Dominance

      12 citations , July 2012 in “Social Psychological and Personality Science”
      This research observed that men with shaved heads were perceived as more dominant, taller, and stronger than men with full hair, suggesting potential benefits in social perception.
      Scalp Micropigmentation: A Medical Tattoo Process for Hair Loss

      research Scalp Micropigmentation

      24 citations , August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
      This review discusses scalp micropigmentation techniques and their customization to individual patients, but reports no new clinical results.

      research The Shaven (Sha) Mutation, Chromosome 15

      1 citations , August 2020
      This study found that mutations affecting hair keratin expression on Chromosome 15 in mice may cause altered hair and skin features similar to other known mouse mutations.