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cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker
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supplement to help with hair texture and quality
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compound that activates Wnt/β-catenin to promote hair regrowth and create new hair follicles
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research Hair diameter vs. hair density in male androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss is due to thinner hairs, not less hairs; hair diameter indicates balding progression and treatment effectiveness.
research Hair regrowth in male and female pattern hair loss does not involve the conversion of vellus hair to terminal hair
Hair regrowth doesn't convert thin hairs to thick hairs, but increases overall hair density.
research Quantitative trichoscopic analysis of hair density in people attending tertiary care hospital – A cross-sectional study
Hair density decreases with age, especially in the 60s.
research Mapping the hair density, thickness, and volume in normal and androgenetic alopecia subjects with the digital microscope
Hair density and thickness decrease in specific scalp areas in people with androgenetic alopecia.
research Normal Hair Growth in Children
Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.
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5 / 815 resultscommunity Turning vellus hairs into terminal hair
People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellus hairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.
community Vellus hairs sprouting up everywhere where hair used to be... is this a positive sign?
User has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since May, previously used a spray version since January. They are seeing vellus hairs and have added weekly microneedling to their routine.
community Do hair follicles ever really "die"? Or does all your front, mid, and crown hair just become vellus?
Hair follicles don't truly die but become severely miniaturized. Treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can help restore hair by providing nutrients and reducing harmful effects on hair roots.
community 25M - 6 months of treatment with topicals
A 25-year-old male has been treating hair loss for six months using 5% minoxidil once daily, 0.02% DIY topical finasteride once daily, and microneedling every two weeks. He reports increased hair density and some regrowth, particularly vellus hairs, and plans to continue the regimen, possibly adding oral finasteride in the future.
community 1 month on minoxidil - progress pictures
The user has been using finasteride for years and recently started using minoxidil foam, noticing some increased hair density and vellus hairs after one month. They report no scalp issues or side effects and also use a ketoconazole shampoo weekly.