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    GlossaryHair Patterning

    natural arrangement and distribution of hair on the body

    Hair patterning refers to the natural arrangement and distribution of hair on the scalp and body, influenced by genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. It includes the direction, density, and growth cycles of hair, which can vary significantly among individuals and can be affected by conditions like alopecia or androgenetic hair loss.

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      community Seeking Advice: Unusual Hair Loss at 31 Years Old - Any Insights? (M)

      in Chat  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.

      community Reminder how little the average person knows about hair loss

      in Satire  642 upvotes 2 years ago
      How little the average person knows about hair loss and how it can be an unfairly stigmatized issue, even by people with little knowledge of it themselves. Some specific treatments that were discussed include finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyritinol, dermarolling, and diet/lifestyle changes.

      community 1 1/2 Year Results on Finasteride

      in Finasteride  185 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user sharing their positive experience with taking finasteride as part of their hair loss treatment regimen, which also included biotin, Nizoral Shampoo, OGX Biotin & Collagen Shampoo, and iRestore Laser Cap. Others shared their own experiences and advice on treating hair loss.

      community Why do we get bald from evolutionary perspective

      in Chat  205 upvotes 3 days ago
      Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.

      community Predicting Your Hair Loss with a Trichoscopy Report

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of trichoscopy to predict hair loss patterns and inform treatment approaches. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with varying effectiveness based on gender-specific hair loss patterns.