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GlossaryPigmentation Disorders

conditions affecting skin, hair, or eye color due to melanin abnormalities

Pigmentation disorders are conditions that affect the color of your skin, hair, or eyes due to abnormal melanin production. These disorders can result in patches of skin that are lighter (hypopigmentation) or darker (hyperpigmentation) than the surrounding areas, and can be caused by genetic factors, sun exposure, or underlying health issues.

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community Could microneedling for the next 5 years cause any permanent damage?

in Microneedling 22 upvotes 1 year ago

Microneedling for hair loss and its potential long-term effects. Some users believe it can cause fibrosis and scar tissue if done too frequently or deeply, while others claim it has improved their hair loss when done correctly. There is limited scientific research on the topic.

community Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video

in Research/Science 71 upvotes 4 months ago

Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.

community Topical Dutasteride is Here.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 153 upvotes 3 years ago

The availability of Topical Dutasteride, a potential treatment for hair loss, which can be purchased without prescription from MinoxidilMax. Other treatments discussed include Topical Finasteride and PRP injections, with discussion around dosage, efficacy, side-effects and safety.

community Why I Will be Accepting Baldness

in Chat 204 upvotes 1 year ago

User decides to accept baldness due to mental health issues with finasteride. Others suggest considering hair systems, topical finasteride, or RU58841 as alternatives.

community 11 months on fin + min. Thoughts?

in Progress Pictures 916 upvotes 3 months ago

A user shared progress pictures after 11 months on finasteride and minoxidil, with intermittent microneedling. The community responded positively, noting significant hair regrowth and encouraging continued treatment.

community I’ve been shaving my head for 15 years. Is there anything out there that can truly regrow hair?

in Hair Systems 1 year ago

A user who has been shaving his head for 15 years looking for potential treatments to regrow hair; the replies range from advice to try out medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, to suggestions of changing up his look with facial hair or hobbies.

community As step up from scalp micro pigmentation

in Satire 341 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about someone using finasteride and minoxidil along with microneedling as a treatment for hair loss, and there's a mention of scalp tattooing as an alternative or additional approach. Some responses mock the approach, while others inquire about the specifics of the treatment and its effectiveness.

community 24 weeks of treatment. Best decision of my life

in Progress Pictures 918 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A 32-year-old male used 1.25mg oral finasteride daily and 1ml topical minoxidil twice daily for 24 weeks, experiencing improved skin and hair growth with initial side effects that resolved after three weeks. He plans to try dermastamping to address a stubborn cowlick area.

community Hair Tattoo as a substitue to hair transplant

in Transplants 517 upvotes 1 year ago

A hair tattoo substitute for a hair transplant, which many people felt was not a good idea. Several treatments were suggested as alternatives, such as Scalp Micro Pigmentation (SMP) and wigs.

community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

in Treatment 18 upvotes 2 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 Best device for microneedling?

in Microneedling 9 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation is about someone seeking advice on the best microneedling device to use for hair loss, mentioning pens, stamps, and rollers as options.

community Hair repigmentation of poliosis circumscripta in androgenetic alopecia patient treated with exosomes and fractional picosecond laser

in Product 2 upvotes 8 months ago

Exosomes combined with fractional picosecond laser treatment were effective in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting repigmentation in white hair patches. The role of exosomes in hair repigmentation, particularly in conditions like poliosis, is not well-studied.

community MY FOREHEAD IS SHRINKING 🙏🏿 - 3.5 Month Update

in Progress Pictures 261 upvotes 11 months ago

A user shared a 3.5-month hair loss treatment progress using topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, noting improved confidence and satisfaction with the results. Other users congratulated and praised the progress shown in the pictures.

community Other sulfurtransferase activity upregulator other than Tretinoin?

in Minoxidil 9 upvotes 1 year ago

The user does not respond well to minoxidil and is seeking an alternative to Tretinoin to upregulate sulfurtransferase activity for hair loss treatment. No specific alternative treatments were mentioned.

community I think the hairloss finally delivered me a depression

19 upvotes 6 years ago

User struggles with hair loss after 2.5 years on minoxidil and 1 year on finasteride, feeling depressed. Replies suggest accepting the situation and not focusing on baldness in public.

community After Years of Treatment, I'm Shaving my Head and Giving Up

in Shaved/buzzed 119 upvotes 1 week ago

After years of using dutasteride and oral minoxidil without success, the individual decided to shave their head and stop treatment. They considered scalp micropigmentation and hair systems but ultimately accepted their hair loss.

community So we have 20k dollars human like machines available but no new effective treatment for hairloss since finasteride :)

in Chat 237 upvotes 1 month ago

There have been no new effective hair loss treatments since finasteride, despite technological advancements. Current treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with ongoing challenges and potential future solutions in research.

community I'm considering scalp micropigmentation, has anyone here done it? If yes, did you regret it, how did it affect you?

in SMP 107 upvotes 1 year ago

User considers scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for hair loss. Mixed opinions shared; some regret it, others satisfied. Choosing reputable clinic and technician is important.

community Body Hair Transplants with Buzzcut

in Transplants 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Body hair transplants may look better if kept very short. People with limited donor regions or waiting for Verteporfin or FAK Inhibitors could consider this option.

community Results on 2 months of Dutasteride 0.5mg + 2.5mg Minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 147 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's results after two months of using Dutasteride and Minoxidil, alongside other treatments such as multivitamins, derma rolling, finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, Pyrithione zinc shampoo, hair vitamins, and rosemary oil. People in the conversation shared encouragement and discussed their own regimens for treating hair loss.

community 4,5 months results: Fin, Minoxidil, microneedling. Details in comment

in Progress Pictures 444 upvotes 2 years ago

User shared 4.5-month hair loss treatment results using Fin, Minoxidil, and microneedling. Others discussed postponing hair transplant and adjusting microneedling depth.

community I’m gutted and this is my last post on this thread

in Update 190 upvotes 2 years ago

User tried various hair loss treatments without success and plans to consult a dermatologist and possibly shave head for emotional well-being.

community For the ladies: Spironolactone for FPHL

in Female 12 upvotes 7 years ago

A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).

community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men

26 upvotes 10 years ago

Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.

community I shaved my head. Trust the progress guys

in Shaved/buzzed 456 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user shaved their head and is using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, expressing confidence in the process despite challenges. They are considering additional treatments like microneedling and are open to trying different looks, including facial hair growth.

community Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?

in Transplants 169 upvotes 3 months ago

A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

community Some more realistic 15 months fin+min results. No loss, but also basically no growth. HT unfortunately seems like the only option left at this point :/

in Progress Pictures 116 upvotes 5 months ago

User shared 15-month results using finasteride and minoxidil, showing no loss but minimal growth, considering a hair transplant. Replies suggest starting treatment earlier, continuing current treatment, or getting a transplant.

community Four years on finasteride (1 mg daily) and minoxidil (two years topical, two years oral) from age 24 (top) to 28 (bottom). Looks like I lost a bit of ground

in Progress Pictures 435 upvotes 8 months ago

The user shared progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss over four years. Responses vary, with some seeing stabilization or slight improvement, and others noticing a small amount of hair loss.

community My journey from Norwood 3.5/4 to Norwood 0

in Transplants 255 upvotes 8 months ago

A user's hair regrowth journey involved a hair transplant and using RU58841, finasteride, and minoxidil, with side effects managed by other medications.

community Diffuse thinning fucking sucks

in Update 430 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.