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    GlossarySenescent Alopecia (Age-Related Hair Loss)

    gradual hair thinning due to aging of hair follicles

    Senescent Alopecia, also known as Age-Related Hair Loss, refers to the gradual thinning and loss of hair that occurs as a natural part of the aging process. Unlike androgenetic alopecia, which is influenced by genetic and hormonal factors, senescent alopecia is primarily due to the aging of hair follicles, leading to a reduction in hair density and diameter over time.

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      community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

      in Treatment  19 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.

      community Dht kills hair, but no one says why?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  40 upvotes 6 days ago
      DHT affects hair follicles, contributing to hair loss, but the exact mechanism is unclear. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, though they may have side effects and varying effectiveness.

      community How far are we from a treatment better than finasteride?

      in Treatment  129 upvotes 6 months ago
      Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss as it blocks more of the enzyme causing hair loss. New treatments like stem cell therapies and alternatives to minoxidil are being explored, but major advancements are still years away.

      community This guy loses all transplanted hair?!

      in Transplants  160 upvotes 1 year ago
      A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hair loss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.