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GlossaryBroken Hair

Broken hair refers to strands of hair that have become damaged and fractured, often resulting in uneven lengths and a frizzy appearance. This condition can be caused by various factors, including excessive heat styling, chemical treatments, environmental stressors, and mechanical damage from brushing or tying hair too tightly. While broken hair is not a direct cause of hair loss, it can contribute to the overall appearance of thinning hair and may exacerbate the psychological effects of hair loss. Key distinguishing characteristics include split ends, rough texture, and a lack of shine.

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research Hyponychial broken hairs: A novel dermoscopic sign of trichotillomania

July 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology”

research Hair and scalp dermatoscopy

245 citations , March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.

research Corkscrew Hair: A New Dermoscopic Sign for Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis in Black Children

108 citations , March 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Corkscrew hair may be a new sign for quickly diagnosing scalp fungus in black children.

research Dermoscopic Approach to a Small Round to Oval Hairless Patch on the Scalp

41 citations , January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology”

Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.

research Hair extensions: a concerning cause of hair disorders

34 citations , November 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.

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community Hair Loss Has Broken Me. I'm An Old Haggard Man at Age 23.

12 upvotes 10 years ago

A 23-year-old feels devastated by hair loss despite using Minoxidil and finasteride since age 18, and is advised to embrace baldness, improve physical fitness, and consider hair systems. The conversation emphasizes self-acceptance, confidence, and exploring new interests to improve mental well-being.

community Ultimate Stack without nuking your gender (you'll go broke)

in Treatment 84 upvotes 1 year ago

A hair loss treatment plan includes finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and microneedling to inhibit DHT and promote hair growth. It also recommends supplements like Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms, and a shampoo with ketoconazole, caffeine, and melatonin.

community Back in February, I had a snowboarding injury: one broken rib and a crushed right pectoral. That led to almost 3 months of complete inactivity. After that period, I decided it was time to start training again. I’m 44 years old, turning 45 soon. I’m a for

in Journals / Progress Pictures 362 upvotes 8 months ago

A 44-year-old experienced hair regrowth after a snowboarding injury using detox, diet changes, vitamins, collagen, krill oil, and scalp massages, without Minoxidil or finasteride. Another person was skeptical, suggesting these methods may not work for everyone.

community Dutasteride broked my liver (maybe)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 3 years ago

A user shared their experience with high cholesterol, glucose, and potential metabolic syndrome after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They plan to improve their health with diet and exercise before considering medication.

community Why doesn’t Kevin Mann (Haircafe) use dutasteride, given that it’s more effective than finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 42 upvotes 1 year ago

Kevin Mann avoids dutasteride because it comes in gelatin capsules, which he avoids as a vegan, and he is satisfied with finasteride's results. He prefers finasteride due to more long-term research and follows the principle of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

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