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    GlossaryTwisted Hair

    condition where hair shafts twist along their length

    Twisted hair, also known as pili torti, is a condition where hair shafts are twisted along their length, giving the hair a corkscrew-like appearance. This can make the hair more prone to breakage and can be associated with various genetic disorders or acquired conditions.

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      community 5 Months Hair Transplant Progress / 3500 Grafts

      in Transplants  1667 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hair loss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.

      community MicroRNA can regrow 90% of lost hair, researchers find

      in Treatment  502 upvotes 2 years ago
      Researchers finding that microRNA can potentially regrow 90% of lost hair, and the challenges involved in moving this research forward to human trials. Various treatments for hair loss, such as finasteride and minoxidil, have been discussed.