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    GlossaryHair Disorders (Hair Conditions)

    range of issues affecting hair growth, texture, or scalp health

    Hair disorders, also known as hair conditions or hair diseases, encompass a range of issues affecting the hair and scalp. These can include alopecia (hair loss), dandruff, scalp infections, and structural hair abnormalities. They can be caused by genetic factors, hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, or underlying medical conditions, and often require a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis and treatment.

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      community Balding without a family history

      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.

      community Finasteride with Low Ferritin and Copper

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using finasteride while addressing low ferritin and copper levels. They are concerned about continued hair shedding and are advised to correct vitamin deficiencies and wait for finasteride results after 12 months.

      community Been on the big 3 for 4-5 months.

      in Progress Pictures  261 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old used oral finasteride from Costco and topical Kirkland minoxidil for 4-5 months to treat hair loss, resulting in significant hair regrowth and restored confidence. The "big 3" refers to minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling as hair loss treatments.