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    GlossaryHair Bleaching

    chemical process lightening hair by breaking down melanin pigment

    Hair bleaching is a chemical process that lightens the natural color of hair by breaking down the melanin pigment within the hair shaft. This is typically achieved using a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia, which opens the hair cuticle and allows the bleaching agents to penetrate and dissolve the color molecules. The result is lighter hair, which can range from a subtle lift in color to a platinum blonde, depending on the duration and strength of the bleaching process.

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      community Norwood 7 wants some hair. 5 months on oral fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced heart palpitations and breathing issues while using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and plans to switch to generic finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also use Nizoral shampoo and are considering a moisturizing shampoo due to dryness and itchiness.

      community Hair transplant result, hair+confidence back 👍

      in Progress Pictures  295 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who got a hair transplant and gave their experience with it, including how the donor area recovered quickly and the potential risks of getting a hair transplant at a young age. Other users discussed bleaching and dyeing transplanted hair, as well as asking about the clinic where the procedure was done.

      community Listen to anyone besides your Mom while fighting hair-loss

      in Satire  464 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, with people sharing their experiences of trying to get help from family members and how genetics can affect the severity of hair loss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, scalp massage, whey protein and bleaching.

      community My four months regrowth journey

      in Progress Pictures  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared their four-month hair regrowth journey using minoxidil twice daily and low-dose finasteride. They reported noticeable improvement, mild scalp itchiness, and advised caution with hair bleaching.

      community Problem with Topican Finasteride, sides

      in General  119 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced side effects like shallow breathing, loss of libido, and erectile issues after using topical finasteride with minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering whether to continue the treatment despite these side effects.