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GlossaryVellus Hairs

fine, short, lightly pigmented hairs covering most of the body

Vellus hairs, often referred to as "peach fuzz," are fine, short, and lightly pigmented hairs that cover most of the human body. Unlike terminal hairs, which are thicker and darker, vellus hairs play a role in thermoregulation and are typically less noticeable. They can be found in areas such as the face, arms, and back, and are more prominent in children and women.

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community Vellus hairs sprouting up everywhere where hair used to be... is this a positive sign?

in Is this regrowth? 6 upvotes 5 months ago

User has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since May, previously used a spray version since January. They are seeing vellus hairs and have added weekly microneedling to their routine.

community Turning vellus hairs into terminal hair

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 2 months ago

People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellus hairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.

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

in Transgender 9 upvotes 11 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 REGROWING TEMPLES...From silk bald to strong Vellus hairs!

in Is this regrowth? 13 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced tiny vellus hairs from 0.5mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil over 9 months. Topical minoxidil, alfatradiol, and RU58841 applied twice daily for 1.5 months significantly improved temple hair regrowth.

community Is this regrowth or vellus hairs?

in Is this regrowth? 1 upvotes 5 months ago

A user with long-term hair loss has been using topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole, and dermastamping for 8 months. They are unsure if the new hairs are miniaturized or vellus.

community Are there any vellus hairs in a longtime NW7 scalp under a microscope or is it completely smooth?

in Chat 7 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses whether a longtime NW7 scalp has vellus hairs under a microscope or is completely smooth. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community I’m shedding vellus hairs constantly and haven’t felt like I’ve made much progress, but taking pictures with flash in the dark looks like regrowth

in Is this regrowth? 33 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses a person's experience with hair loss treatments, including 7 months of using finasteride and minoxidil, switching to oral minoxidil, using ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They notice hair regrowth more with flash photography than in regular light.

community are all vellus hairs likely to go terminal if fin/dut + min + tret are used long enough?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been using a combination of finasteride/dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and hydrocortisone with microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. They are asking if the baby hairs growing will turn into terminal hairs with continued treatment.

community Are These Long vellus Hair an Indikator for regrowth?

in Is this regrowth? 1 upvotes 7 months ago

A user, 35M, has been using oral finasteride for 5 years and 5% minoxidil for 3 years, which stopped hair loss but didn't promote regrowth. After starting RU58841 5 months ago, they noticed long, translucent hairs and are asking if these hairs will darken and how to encourage this.

community Has anyone tried latanoprost+microneedle?

in Microneedling 2 upvotes 9 months ago

Microneedling combined with latanoprost may convert vellus hairs to transitional or terminal hairs. The user suggests using oral minoxidil to increase vellus hair, then applying a high concentration of latanoprost with microneedling for conversion.

community Is latanoprost/bimatoprost actually that effective?

in Product 7 upvotes 3 years ago

Latanoprost/bimatoprost's effectiveness in hair loss treatment is discussed, with its potential to convert vellus hairs to terminal hairs. It works differently from minoxidil and finasteride, and may be best for hairline application, but is not a replacement for them due to price and mechanism.

community 24M - Crown regrow journey - 1 Month update

in Progress Pictures 17 upvotes 5 months ago

A 24-year-old shares a 1-month update on his hair regrowth journey using 1mg oral finasteride, 10mg oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and pyrilutamide. Replies suggest it may take a few hair cycles for vellus hairs to mature into normal hairs, with progress varying by individual.

community Pyrilutamide users, any updates?

in Treatment 1 year ago

Treatment for hair loss, including Pyrilutamide, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841; with some users reporting success in growing vellus hairs.

community After ten weeks of microneedling

in Microneedling 154 upvotes 2 years ago

A 39 year old male who has been balding since 23 and is intolerant to finasteride, using microneedling with Derminator 2 once per week and minoxidil foam twice daily in an effort to increase thickness of vellus hairs on the crown and maintain hairline.

community 3-month update on the microneedling-only project

in Microneedling 89 upvotes 2 years ago

A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hair growth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.

community No side effects on pyrilutamide / KX-826 so far

in Research/Science 207 upvotes 3 years ago

User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.

community PICS of early Results! 51 days on Finasteride, Minoxidil and Dermarolling

in Finasteride 57 upvotes 5 years ago

A user shared early positive results after 51 days using finasteride, minoxidil, a DHT blocking shampoo, biotin gummies, and dermarolling to treat hair loss. They noticed new vellus hairs and improved hair density, and provided photos as evidence.

community This is a happy day. Because today I have hope.

6 upvotes 6 years ago

A user who had been noticing hair loss and decided to fight it by using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and low level laser treatments. They have now seen some positive results, with brand new vellus hairs appearing.

community Diffuse thinning + frontal receding. Caffeine Shampoo 2 month progress. Will continue updating.

7 upvotes 8 years ago

The user is trying alternative hair loss treatments like caffeine shampoo and dermarolling before considering minoxidil or other advanced treatments, and has noticed an increase in vellus hairs and some strong terminal hairs after two months of daily caffeine shampoo use. They plan to continue the treatment and document progress.

community Is this new hair growth? Former slick bald patches.

in Is this regrowth? 16 upvotes 5 months ago

A user, 42 M, NW 5-6, used oral Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841 topical, micro needling, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto gummies, vitamin D gummies, and scalp massages for 2 months. They noticed many small light hairs on previously bald areas and are questioning if these will darken or remain vellus hairs.

community Why the fuck dont my temples/ vertcle bars become more thicker?

in Minoxidil 10 upvotes 7 months ago

A user is frustrated with slow and thin hair regrowth at the temples despite using Minoxidil for six months, along with dermastamping, oiling, vitamins, and exercise. They are seeking advice on why vellus hairs are not thickening.

community What can change hair growth length/width?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, needling, and experimenting with retinol cream to treat hair loss. Despite these treatments, they observe many small vellus hairs that do not grow longer.

community Are baby hairs growing on fin and min?

in Is this regrowth? 125 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses whether baby hairs observed after using finasteride and minoxidil will grow into terminal hairs, with mixed experiences and opinions shared on the effectiveness of these treatments for hair regrowth. Some users report positive results, while others are skeptical about the potential for significant change.

community How do you distinguish miniaturised hairs from velus hairs regrowing from dormant follicles around temples?

in Chat 8 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses difficulty in distinguishing between new hair growth and thinning hair at the temples after using microneedling and a rosemary peppermint topical for four weeks. The advice given is to wait a few months to see if the hairs grow out to determine their nature.

community If people technically have hair follicles all over their body with baby hairs, why is regrowing hair so difficult to do?

in Chat 8 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair loss treatments are difficult because hair follicles react differently to hormones and have varying growth cycles. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Just an interesting pic where you can see my original hairline. Looks like it’s eating at my sides too which seems weird. I think min made these hairs more prominent.

in Chat 88 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss discussion includes Minoxidil and regrowth. Regrowing hairs start light and curly, then become dark and thick; losing temporal peaks is normal.

community Do hair follicles ever really "die"? Or does all your front, mid, and crown hair just become vellus?

in Chat 143 upvotes 4 months ago

Hair follicles don't truly die but become severely miniaturized. Treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can help restore hair by providing nutrients and reducing harmful effects on hair roots.

community Follicum releases some data from previous phase 2a trial

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 1 year ago

Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.

community Dad 5 months of minox and 4 of fin

in Is this regrowth? 298 upvotes 2 months ago

A user shared their dad's progress after 5 months of Minoxidil and 4 months of Finasteride, showing significant hair regrowth. Users discussed the potential for miniaturized hairs to become terminal again, with some expressing hope and others skepticism.

community Pyrilutamide for 16 weeks, with some progress

in Progress Pictures 40 upvotes 1 year ago

User gained hair with topical minoxidil and finasteride, then experienced shedding after starting pyrilutamide. After 12 weeks, new hairs grew and existing hairs thickened, hoping for more improvement in a year.