research Hair Breakage in Normal and Weathered Hair: Focus on the Black Patient
Black hair is fragile due to hair care practices, not structural differences.
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Hair capacitance mapping effectively measures hair surface moisture changes.
research The Case of the Felted Wig
The hairpiece matted due to weathered hair after shampooing.
research Hair Coloring, Permanent Styling, and Hair Structure
Frequent hair coloring and styling can damage hair and cause breakage or loss.
research Hair Breakage as a Presenting Sign of Early or Occult Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Hair breakage may be an early sign of a hair loss condition called CCCA in African American women.
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5 / 166 resultscommunity Progress pictures. 2 months on Fin, 4 on Min.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after using Finasteride for 2 months and Minoxidil for 4 months, along with a derma roller. They reported no side effects from the treatments and noted that Finasteride seemed to contribute most to the progress.
community Has anyone started balding once they stopped applying oil to their hair?
A user noticed hair loss after stopping the use of coconut oil due to cold weather. Another user suggested that the scalp might have become unhealthy from the dry conditions and lack of oil.
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Hair follicles can be dormant and potentially revived with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but irreversible loss occurs if certain structures are destroyed. Early intervention is more effective, and additional methods like microneedling may help.
community My hair journey: 2017 through the present
A user shared their hair loss journey from 2017 to 2024, detailing the use of finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, supplements, and dermarolling. They experienced significant hair loss after stopping finasteride in 2017, saw some regrowth after resuming treatments in 2023, and are considering a hair transplant.
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A 21-year-old has been using 1 mg of finasteride and 1 mg of oral minoxidil for 10 months with no progress and worsening hair. They are considering switching to dutasteride and are seeking success stories and advice.