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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch On the Etiology of Vitiligo and Gray Hair
Melanocytes are destroyed by factors needed for melanin production, causing vitiligo and gray hair.
research General Practitioners’ Knowledge and Practices Related to Alopecia Areata in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia
General practitioners in Qassim have satisfactory knowledge of alopecia areata but need more education to address gaps and misconceptions.
research The Clinical Patterns of Vitiligo: Hospital-Based Study in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Most vitiligo patients in Makkah are young women, often with family history and thyroid issues.
research Genome-Wide Association Study of Skin Complex Diseases
Genetic variants linked to ten skin diseases were found, showing both immune and non-immune factors play a role.
research The Development of Vitiligo After Cessation of Finasteride: Is This Part of Post-Finasteride Syndrome or an Adverse Event of Finasteride?
Vitiligo may be linked to stopping finasteride.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
community 25M Exploring Causes of Hair Loss: TE, Alopecia, or AGA?
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DiffuseThinner1
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226 upvotes
6 months ago The user is experiencing hair loss with possible causes including chronic telogen effluvium, diffuse alopecia areata, and androgenic alopecia. They have tried treatments like Nizoral shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride, and are considering a biopsy for further clarity.
community 16 years later - Before and After
A user shared their 16-year hair loss journey using finasteride and minoxidil, noting slow hair thinning despite a family history of severe balding. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil but stopped for personal reasons, experiencing no significant side effects from finasteride.
community 8 years fin/min, my long term results. 31m
A 31-year-old man successfully used oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth over eight years, experiencing minimal side effects like initial shedding and increased body hair. He credits these medications for preserving his hair despite a family history of baldness.
community 29M with Hypothyroidism: Minoxidil, Finasteride, or Hair Transplant for Receding Hairline?
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trueservant
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116 upvotes
2 weeks ago A 29-year-old male is considering treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, or a hair transplant, and is concerned about potential hair loss due to military service. He is currently at Norwood 2 and has a family history of hair loss.