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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5 / 496 resultsresearch Hair Weathering And Hair Capacitance Mapping: A Pilot Study
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 / 235 resultscommunity Hot weather causing hair shedding?
Hot weather can increase hair shedding, possibly due to dehydration and active sebaceous glands. Using shampoos with salicylic acid or zinc pyrithione may help; daily anti-inflammatory use is not recommended.
community [25M] Advanced Hair Loss - Oral Minoxidil + Topical Finastride
A 25-year-old male is experiencing advanced hair loss and is using topical and oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and vitamin D3, but has not seen significant regrowth. He is considering switching treatments, including oral dutasteride, topical spironolactone, and possibly a scalp biopsy to better understand his condition.
community 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 Dutasteride just FEELS better than finasteride
Dutasteride is favored over finasteride by some for better hair loss reversal, improved skin, and fewer side effects, though individual responses vary. It may also help with dandruff and eczema but has a slightly higher risk of gynecomastia.
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.