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    GlossaryStructural Integrity

    ability to withstand stress without breaking or deforming

    Structural integrity refers to the ability of a structure, such as a building, bridge, or even biological tissues like hair, to withstand its intended load without experiencing failure or significant deformation. In the context of hair, it means the hair strand's capacity to maintain its strength, elasticity, and overall health despite exposure to various stressors like heat, chemicals, and physical manipulation.

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      community 2.5 yrs progress: Min + dermaroll + niz

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's 2.5 year hair loss progress with Minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral treatments, as well as taking biotin and a multivitamin supplement, with the intention of trying DIY topical finasteride in the future.

      community Topical Minoxidil is a pain in the ass for diffuse thinners

      in Minoxidil  95 upvotes 3 years ago
      Topical minoxidil being a difficult product to apply, with users considering finasteride, RU58841, and oral minoxidil as alternative treatments for diffuse thinning hair. Other advice includes shaving the head in the first 3 months of using minoxidil and finding ways to apply it without saturating the hair.

      community Don't use PP405 from everychem. it is likely fake.

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 8 months ago
      PP405 from Everychem is likely fake and potentially harmful, with concerns about its stability and the risk of using the wrong MPC inhibitor, which could damage hair follicles. The real PP405 was studied under strict conditions, and DIY attempts are discouraged due to unknown formulation and quality control.