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    GlossaryGray Hair (graying)

    reduced melanin production in hair follicles causes color loss

    Gray hair, also known as canities, occurs when the pigment-producing cells in hair follicles, called melanocytes, decrease their production of melanin. This reduction in melanin leads to hair strands losing their color and appearing gray or white. The process is often associated with aging but can also be influenced by genetic factors, stress, and certain medical conditions.

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      community Bryan johnson mail about his routine

      in Chat  64 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their successful hair loss and gray hair reversal routine, which includes Minoxidil, Cetirizine HCl, Latanoprost, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Caffeine, Tretinoin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E. They also use a red light cap, oral Minoxidil, and are developing new treatments.

      community Hairline Progress (One Year Difference)

      in Progress Pictures  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hairline progress after one year using 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily. Some users struggle to see the difference, but overall discussion includes treatment experience and age.

      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 Great news recently for people with hairloss!

      in Research/Science  113 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A potential treatment for alopecia involving a protein that calms hair follicles has shown promise in rats, but skepticism remains about its applicability to humans. Many users express doubt about the timeline for effective hair loss treatments, comparing it to past unfulfilled promises.