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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch “I am now being who I am and I’m proud of it”: Hair related personal and social identity and subjective wellbeing of older Black women in the UK
Older Black women in the UK feel more confident and engaged when their hair is visible and celebrated.
research Hair, Human Evolution, and the Idea of Human Uniqueness
Human hair is unique and important for understanding human evolution and identity.
research Of Hair and its Loss
Hair loss significantly impacts women's identity and social interactions.
research “You Need a Makeover!”: The Social Construction of Female Body Image in “A Makeover Story”, W “hat Not to Wear”, and “Extreme Makeover”
Makeover TV shows promote unrealistic beauty standards and pressure women to conform to societal ideals.
research The Black identity, hair product use, and breast cancer scale
The BHBS is a valid tool to study cultural norms and breast cancer risk in Black women.
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5 / 60 resultscommunity Shaving is NOT accepting baldness
Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.
community Bruteforcing alopecia or the new advent of science progress
Combining therapies like scyllo-inositol, alpha-ketoglutarate, and autophagy-inducing supplements may enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss. Reporting individual results can accelerate progress in hair loss treatments.
community My friend is so terrified of balding, he started microdosing estrogen…
A person is microdosing estrogen for hair loss after finasteride and dutasteride failed, risking feminizing effects. Alternatives like minoxidil, RU58841, or hair transplants are suggested.
community I don’t understand this, is he equating taking Fin with being on HRT?
The conversation is about using finasteride and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hair loss and their role in gender-affirming care. It debates whether these treatments are considered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and their implications for both cisgender and transgender individuals.
community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.