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GlossaryAfrican hair (Tightly Curled Hair)

characterized by tight curls or coils, often type 4

African hair, also known as Afro-textured hair, is characterized by its tight curls or coils, which can range from a soft, fine texture to a coarse, wiry one. This hair type, often referred to as type 4 hair in the hair typing system, tends to be more prone to dryness and shrinkage due to its structure, which makes it more challenging for natural oils to travel down the hair shaft.

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Case Report: Exploring Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair: Genetic and Scanning Electron Microscopic Perspectives on a Japanese Patient

research Case Report: Exploring Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair: Genetic and Scanning Electron Microscopic Perspectives on a Japanese Patient

May 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine”

A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.

research Comparative Study of a Novel Tool for Follicular Unit Extraction for Individuals with Afro-Textured Hair

9 citations, September 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open”

The curved nonrotary punch is better for hair extraction in people with tightly curled hair.

research Defining Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in 2001: A Review of the Literature and Current Trends

96 citations, February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.

research Technical Considerations for Follicular Unit Extraction in African-American Hair

6 citations, May 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

FUE can be successfully done on African-American hair by using larger punch tools and careful techniques to reduce hair damage.

research Woolly Hair Nevus: A Rare Case with Late Onset in Adolescence

40 citations, February 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

A 17-year-old developed woolly hair nevus in adolescence, which is unusual, and over time the hair darkened and straightened slightly, but microscopic changes persisted.

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community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.

in Progress Pictures 271 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.

community Is topical finasteride as effective as oral finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 4 months ago

Topical finasteride is almost as effective as oral finasteride with fewer side effects. Users are considering between oral and topical finasteride for hair loss treatment.

community ZeroMino Product Minoxidilmax?

in Product 1 upvotes 1 year ago

New product on minoxidilmax contains adenosine, caffeine, niacinamide, melatonin, azelaic acid, and biotin. User asks if it works for hair loss.

community (Serious) News and discussion on potential treatments

in Treatment 26 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Current hair loss treatments include finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling. New treatments like TDM-105795, GT20029, and others show promise but require more testing and time before approval.

community I need your help - transplant after care

in Transplants 1 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is concerned about post-hair transplant care, specifically regarding the use of a bandana, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They are advised to consider finasteride and possibly adjust the minoxidil dosage.

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