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    GlossaryGray Hair

    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 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 New company working on grey hair reversal

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      A conversation about hair loss and the desire for treatments to reverse balding and grey hair. The conversation mentions the use of minoxidil (Minoxidil) for hair growth and the potential for it to darken grey hair. Finasteride (Fin) is also mentioned as a treatment that turned someone's blonde hair brunette.

      community Was she on Fin & Min? Crazy genetics I guess

      in Satire  93 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about a 60-year-old woman with no grey hair and good hair condition, leading to jokes about her using hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, despite being dead for 3500 years. Some commenters speculate on genetics and the absence of hair loss conditions.

      community Started to See Progress but Greying Out

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a hair loss treatment regimen including Minokem N, topical finasteride+minoxidil, and oral minoxidil for three months and has seen progress. However, they've also noticed an increase in grey hair, particularly on the sides of their head, and are seeking advice.