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research Hair loss: is there a relationship with hair care practices in Nigeria?

57 citations , September 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Frequent use of chemical hair relaxants is linked to increased scarring hair loss in Nigerian women.

research Casts and pseudocasts

8 citations , September 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

It's important to tell the difference between hair casts, pseudocasts, and nits.

research Plica neuropathica: Bird's nest under dermatoscope

2 citations , May 2022 in “International journal of trichology”

Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.

research Adult Onset Hair Casts: Nits Which Do Not Itch!

2 citations , January 2017 in “PubMed”

Hair casts are harmless but can be mistaken for head lice.

research Hair casts

3 citations , January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal”

Hair casts can be mistaken for lice, so correct identification is important.

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community I had taken minoxidil for 4 months then quit. Lose hair again. Taking redensyl now. Can I just use redensyl alone?

in Minoxidil 4 upvotes 4 years ago

The user initially used minoxidil for hair loss, stopped, and then tried redensyl, but is unsure if it works effectively alone. They are considering finasteride despite concerns about side effects and are also using natural treatments like Babushka Agafia shampoo and pomelo peel concoctions.

community nutrafol actually working somehow??

in Update 19 upvotes 2 years ago

A user reports significant improvement in scalp thinning after nearly 2 months of using Nutrafol, along with derma rolling and weekly rosemary oil application. Another user suggests the success might be due to saw palmetto in Nutrafol and shares their own experience of maintaining hair without finasteride.

community Roughly 1.5 years progress. Dut, Fin, Minox, RU.

in Progress Pictures 800 upvotes 4 years ago

A user's progress with treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU. Other members of the conversation provided tips such as using Microneedling and Tretinoin to increase regrowth and wounding areas of the scalp that are thinning in order to fill them in.

community It’s over. NOTHING has worked.

in Chat 95 upvotes 3 years ago

A user who has been trying various treatments for hair loss for four years, with no success. Suggestions include use of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.

community Hair regrowth without drugs (99% natural) 25M

in Progress Pictures 423 upvotes 2 months ago

A user shared their experience with hair regrowth using supplements like NAC and DIM, and briefly using minoxidil with microneedling. They reported some improvement in hair density, but the community questioned the effectiveness compared to traditional treatments like finasteride.

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