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Case Report: Exploring Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair: Genetic and Scanning Electron Microscopic Perspectives on a Japanese Patient

research Case report: Exploring autosomal recessive woolly hair: genetic and scanning electron microscopic perspectives on a Japanese patient

May 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine”

A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.

Hair Straightening: Techniques, Chemicals, and Evolution

research Hair Straightening

March 2010 in “Cosmetic Dermatology”

Hair straightening methods have advanced to improve effectiveness and reduce damage, but still rely on heat and chemicals.

research Defining pseudofolliculitis barbae in 2001: A review of the literature and current trends

96 citations , February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.

research Hair Follicle Miniaturization in a Woolly Hair Nevus

6 citations , February 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology”

The boy with woolly hair nevus had thinner hair and abnormal hair follicles, which improved with treatment but worsened when treatment stopped.

research Characteristic Microstructure of Curved Human Hair

January 2009 in “Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakaishi/Journal of S C C./Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakai kaishi”

Curved human hair has different structures on each side, which might cause its shape and is similar to wool.

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community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

in Treatment 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

community Fermented Rice Water ..... ???

in Treatment 112 upvotes 3 years ago

User discusses Fermented Rice Water as a hair loss treatment, with one person claiming it helped regrow their hair. Others share their experiences and opinions, with some skepticism and alternative explanations.

community What Are the Technicalities of Curved Hair Transplantation?

in Transplants 4 upvotes 4 months ago

Curved hair transplantation requires specialized tools and techniques to avoid damaging hair follicles, with modified FUE being the preferred method. Proper extraction and implantation angles are crucial to prevent complications like keloids and sterile folliculitis.

community Taking HRT medication not only cured my thinning hair, it gave me better hair than I ever had before

in Transgender 12 upvotes 8 months ago

Hormone replacement therapy with spironolactone and estradiol significantly improved hair thickness and growth, surpassing previous treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil. The user experienced regrowth in receded areas and a more youthful appearance.

community I will have it cured by morning

in Research/Science 372 upvotes 3 years ago

Researching the cause of hair loss and treating it by preventing DHT in the scalp with medication such as finasteride or dutasteride, estrogen, minoxidil, dermarolling, and possible topical antiandrogens.

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