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    GlossaryHair Loss Severity (Alopecia Severity)

    extent of hair thinning or baldness in an individual

    Hair Loss Severity refers to the extent or degree to which an individual experiences hair thinning or baldness. It is often assessed using standardized scales, such as the Norwood-Hamilton scale for men and the Ludwig scale for women, which help both laypeople and professionals gauge the progression and impact of alopecia.

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      community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  94 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

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      in Research/Science  82 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.

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      in Satire  4481 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation humorously suggests that drug use might be more effective for hair retention than traditional treatments like minoxidil or finasteride. It attributes full heads of hair in homeless individuals to lifestyle factors like reduced stress or hormonal changes.

      community High Nicotine use and Hair Loss

      in Chat  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      Heavy nicotine use can lead to hair thinning and loss, but quitting can reverse these effects. The user noticed significant hair regrowth after quitting vaping.