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research Supportive Cryotherapy: A Review From Head to Toe

52 citations , November 2013 in “Journal of Pain and Symptom Management”

Cryotherapy helps reduce chemotherapy side effects but needs more research for best use.

research Understanding Curly Hair Mechanics: Fiber Strength

8 citations , July 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.

research The effect of proteolytic enzymes on hair follicles of transgenic mice expressing the lac Z‐protein in cells of the bulge region

5 citations , July 1999 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Proteolytic enzymes damage hair follicles by detaching stem cells.

research Serious Delayed Hair Toe Tourniquet Syndrome with Bone Erosion and Flexor Tendon Lesion

7 citations , January 2014 in “Case reports in pediatrics”

A baby's toe was severely damaged by a hair tourniquet, leading to bone and tendon damage, but improved after surgery and treatment.

research Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I : measurements and treatment

January 2004

CRPS I is complex, linked to immune and nerve issues, and needs comprehensive treatment.

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community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 2 years ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

community Why does the same hormone grow your beard and destroy your hairline?

in Research/Science 42 upvotes 3 months ago

DHT promotes beard growth but causes scalp hair loss due to inflammation and fibrosis. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil help with hormonal signals and blood flow but don't address underlying inflammation.

community 7 Month Update – Daily Topical Fin/Min, Weekly Microneedling (40)

in Progress Pictures 172 upvotes 3 years ago

A 7-month update of hair regrowth achieved by using daily topical finasteride and minoxidil, combined with weekly microneedling. It is also noted that the results are different for females.

community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.

in Progress Pictures 271 upvotes 2 years ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.

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