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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
The 60-second timed haircount is a reliable and simple way to measure hair shedding at home, showing older women tend to shed more hair than younger women.
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
Lighting and camera angles can greatly affect the appearance of hair thickness in photos. Consistent conditions are crucial for tracking progress, and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can show results in about 6-8 months.
Finasteride, Minoxidil, Bioneer CosmeRNA, Technoderma, Kintor, Hope, Breezula, and Follicum treatments showed increases in haircount, with Technoderma showing the highest increase at 24.3 hairs/cm². Amplifica has not yet published results.
A user recommends using a microscope to assess hair density and track hair loss progress, finding it useful for evaluating treatment effectiveness, particularly with dutasteride and minoxidil. They advise against obsessing over hair loss and emphasize focusing on other meaningful life aspects.