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GlossaryExclamation Mark Hairs

short, broken hairs narrower at the base than the tip

Exclamation mark hairs are short, broken hairs that are narrower at the base than at the tip, resembling an exclamation mark. They are often seen in conditions like alopecia areata, where the immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss. These hairs are a key diagnostic feature for dermatologists when identifying this type of hair loss.

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research Trichoscopy of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: Exclamation mark hairs and white dots as markers of disease chronicity

15 citations , November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Exclamation mark hairs suggest early scalp disease, while white dots indicate it's chronic.

research Comma hairs: A dermatoscopic marker for tinea capitis

143 citations , October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.

research Trichoscopy for common hair loss diseases: Algorithmic method for diagnosis

89 citations , December 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

The conclusion is that an algorithm using trichoscopy helps diagnose different types of hair loss but may need updates and a biopsy if results are unclear.

research Hair Shafts in Trichoscopy

86 citations , October 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.

research Coudability hairs: a revisited sign of alopecia areata assessed by trichoscopy

56 citations , June 2010 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

Coudability hairs are useful markers for alopecia areata activity.

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community Explanation for "dutasteride destroyed my hair"

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride can drastically reduce sebum production, leading to dryer hair and shedding. Alternating shampoos and periodic silica supplementation can improve hair quality and thickness.

community Possible explanation of why Dutasteride seems to be worse for some people’s hair.

in Treatment 47 upvotes 2 years ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that some individuals may experience a condition called reactionary hypergonadism when taking dutasteride for hair loss. This condition can lead to an increase in testosterone levels, which may worsen hair loss instead of improving it.

community 9 months on topical fin/min spray

in Progress Pictures 864 upvotes 3 years ago

User experienced significant hair improvement after 9 months using topical fin/min spray. Noticed positive changes around 3-month mark and chose topical treatment due to fewer side effects.

community 3 months progress pics (20 days ago)

in Progress Pictures 243 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and occasional nizoral. They noted significant progress and plan to continue treatments, with another update at the 6-month mark.

community Winlevi just got FDA approval, projected to be available early 2021 in the US

in Treatment 43 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation is about creating a higher concentration of the newly FDA-approved hair loss treatment, Clascoterone (Winlevi), through compounding pharmacies and possibly organizing group purchases. Some users are unfamiliar with Winlevi and are asking for an explanation of the drug.

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