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    GlossaryCalcification

    process where calcium accumulates in tissues, causing hardening

    Calcification is the process where calcium builds up in body tissues, causing them to harden. This can occur in various parts of the body, including arteries, organs, and even hair follicles, potentially leading to conditions like arteriosclerosis or contributing to hair loss by affecting the scalp's health.

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      community Will vellus hairs in thinning areas go terminal if you go all out?

      in Transgender  9 upvotes 9 months ago
      A trans woman is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and HRT to address hair loss, with noticeable improvement in hairline shape and presence of vellus hairs. She is considering hair transplants if these treatments don't yield desired results within a year or two.

      community Anti Fibrosis and Calcification regimen?

      in Question  10 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.

      community My hair loss theory and what I did to stop my hair loss. 6 years of stabilization.

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their personal theory on hair loss, suggesting it's caused by reduced blood flow and scalp calcification rather than DHT, and claimed to have stopped their hair loss by massaging the scalp, using acid peels, and applying oils and copper peptides. They have not noticed further hair loss for six years since starting this routine.

      community Opinions on Scalp fibrosis and DHT?

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the theory that scalp fibrosis contributes to male pattern baldness (MPB) by increasing DHT concentration, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil. The user seeks opinions on the theory and the effectiveness of scalp massages.

      community Should I be hopeful? Oral min 5mg dutasteride 1mg

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments including oral minoxidil 5mg, dutasteride 1mg, and suggestions to use a derma stamp on the scalp. Some users believe these treatments can improve hair condition or at least stabilize loss, while one suggests considering a hair transplant after a year if desired.