Mystery hair loss and colour change
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      community Hair loss research is a money grab

      in Chat  224 upvotes 4 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to DHT, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being common but not definitive. Economic interests influence research, and there is potential for new treatments like PP405 and RU58841.

      community How to cope with starting fin/dut too late

      in Chat  9 upvotes 5 months ago
      Regret over not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil earlier, leading to significant hair loss. Users discuss coping strategies, including buzzing hair, staying on medications, and considering future treatments.

      community 8 months apart on the mother of all stacks

      in Progress Pictures  151 upvotes 2 years ago
      User Tricky9555 tried various hair loss treatments for 8 months with no visible results. Others suggested considering a hair transplant, checking thyroid levels, and being patient for up to 24 months for potential results.

      community Its just getting worse and worse

      in Progress Pictures  706 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 26-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include shaving his head, trying oral minoxidil, or considering a hair transplant.

      community Counterfeit Kirkland minoxidil warning

      in Minoxidil  170 upvotes 1 month ago
      Counterfeit Kirkland minoxidil is being sold online, leading to ineffective hair loss treatment. Users are advised to purchase from reputable sources like Costco to avoid fake products.

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      Hair Loss

      research Hair loss

      12 citations , May 1989 in “Postgraduate Medicine”
      The document concludes that hair loss is common and can be treated with medications like minoxidil or surgical options, and it significantly affects people's psychological well-being.
      The Biology of Hair Growth

      research The Biology of Hair Growth

      10 citations , January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
      Circulatory Changes in Alopecia

      research Circulatory Changes in Alopecia

      36 citations , November 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.
      Hair and Systemic Disease

      research HAIR AND SYSTEMATIC DISEASE

      58 citations , October 2001 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.