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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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      learn GHK-Cu

      a copper peptide showing promise in both regrowth and reversing gray hair

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      Skin and Hair

      research Skin and Hair

      1 citations, December 2005 in “Therapeutische Umschau”
      The document concludes that protecting skin from the sun, avoiding smoking, and using treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help manage skin and hair aging.
      Hair Aging And Anti-Aging

      research Hair Aging And Anti-Aging

      3 citations, October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”
      Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
      What Factors Play a Role in Unhealthy Hair?

      research What Factors Play a Role in Unhealthy Hair?

      November 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”
      Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
      Hair: Overview

      research Hair: Overview

      2 citations, January 2000 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
      Melanocytes: The New Black

      research Melanocytes: The New Black

      93 citations, October 2006 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology”
      Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.

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      community Bryan johnson mail about his routine

      in Chat  64 upvotes 6 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 What is the options after unsuccessful dut+minox 2x a day?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user has been experiencing aggressive hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, ketoconazole, and derma rolling. Suggestions include continuing current treatments, considering RU58841, checking for deficiencies, and possibly trying collagen supplements or oral minoxidil.