research Hard Alpha-Keratin Degradation Inside a Tissue Under High Flux X-Ray Synchrotron Micro-Beam: A Multi-Scale Time-Resolved Study
High flux X-ray beams quickly damage the structure of human hair.
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research Stiffness of Human Hair Correlates with the Fractions of Cortical Cell Types
Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
research The Structure of the Amorphous Matrix of Keratins
Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
research Multimodal Evidence of Mesostructured Calcium Fatty Acid Deposits in Human Hair and Their Role on Hair Properties
Calcium fatty acid deposits found in human hair can change its appearance and feel.
research Local Structure of Human Hair Spatially Resolved by Sub-Micron X-Ray Beam
Human hair has a new region with ordered filaments and the cuticle contains β-keratin sheets.
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A 19-year-old is using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil for hair loss and plans to add finasteride later, but is concerned about potential hair loss after starting finasteride. Others advise starting finasteride sooner to prevent further hair loss, noting that shedding is a normal part of the process.
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Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
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User phoenixblue asked about hair fiber products like Toppik and if they cause hair loss by clogging pores. Replies suggested that Toppik is safe, but effectiveness varies; some users experienced no hair loss, while others had issues with color or sweating.