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GlossaryVibrissae (whisker hair)

specialized hairs, like whiskers, that detect environmental changes

Vibrissae, commonly known as whiskers, are specialized, thickened hairs found on the faces of many mammals, including cats, dogs, and rodents. These tactile hairs are highly sensitive to touch and vibrations, allowing animals to detect changes in their environment, navigate in the dark, and sense nearby objects or prey.

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research Hair Cosmetic Alterations

September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.

research Unruly Hair

19 citations, October 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.

research Whisker Hair: An Update

6 citations, June 1981 in “PubMed”

Whisker hair in young people might predict severe future hair loss.

research Whisker Hair (Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair): An Indication for Finasteride 1 mg?

6 citations, January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily could potentially treat rare hair conditions like Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair and whisker hair.

Localization of Members of the Notch System and the Differentiation of Vibrissa Hair Follicles: Receptors, Ligands, and Fringe Modulators

research Localization of Members of the Notch System and the Differentiation of Vibrissa Hair Follicles: Receptors, Ligands, and Fringe Modulators

62 citations, January 2000 in “Developmental dynamics”

Notch-related genes play a key role in the development and cycling of hair follicles.

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community Seems I have acquired progressive kinking of the hair, potentially brought on by minox.

11 upvotes 7 years ago

User experienced hair kinking after starting minoxidil, despite being on finasteride for two years. Another user confirmed similar issues and suggested switching brands due to propylene glycol in minoxidil.

community Minoxidil For 2 Years, What is this?

in Treatment 111 upvotes 6 months ago

The user has experienced significant hair thinning despite using 2.5 mg minoxidil for 2 years. Other users suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride and consulting a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.

community My Hairline journey. The first photo taken is the day I took the pill. No date specific just know I’ve been on finasteride 22 months. 2 years November 14th. ASK ANYTHING. Oh yeah started minoxidil a year later. Once every day or every other day super inconsistent and never really use 1ml, maybe half

in Progress Pictures 326 upvotes 2 years ago

. Fin from Inhouse This user has been taking finasteride for 22 months and minoxidil for 1 year to reduce hair loss, with apparent success; they have also avoided tight cornrow hairstyles to further protect their hairline.

community I find it crazy how some people like this bloke have 0 DHT sensitivity. He is on grams of anabolic steroids and has a full, thick head of hair. I wish all of on here had this guys hair genes lol

in Satire 443 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about hair loss and the possibility of maintaining a full head of hair while using anabolic steroids. Some users believe that having good hair genes and taking hair loss protocols can help prevent hair loss while on steroids.

community Did anybody not care at all about their hair until they started losing it?

in Chat 134 upvotes 4 months ago

People regret neglecting their hair until it started thinning, and they are now using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Some are considering stronger options like dutasteride due to mixed results.

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