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    GlossaryHairless Gene

    gene regulating hair growth, mutations cause permanent hair loss

    The Hairless Gene, often abbreviated as HR gene, is a gene that plays a crucial role in the regulation of hair growth and development. Mutations in this gene can lead to conditions such as congenital atrichia, where individuals are born with hair that is subsequently lost and not regrown, resulting in permanent hairlessness. This gene is essential for the normal cycling of hair follicles and the maintenance of hair.

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      community When did you know it was time to intervene in your hair loss? The truth hurts, but it’s good for someone to be up front with you

      in Chat  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person realized they were balding when their sister pointed it out and is now using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and plans to add dutasteride and RU58841. Others in the conversation emphasize the importance of honesty about hair loss and caution against an overly aggressive treatment regimen, especially before a hair transplant.
      What hair loss pattern is this?

      community What hair loss pattern is this?

      in General  157 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.

      community My “hairless” journey - From October 2021 - Until today

      in Progress Pictures  462 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 25-year-old shared their hair regrowth journey using topical minoxidil, then switching to oral minoxidil and finasteride, experiencing significant improvement but planning a future hair transplant. Other users discussed their experiences with treatments like dutasteride, with some expressing concerns about side effects and treatment effectiveness.

      community After 1.5 years+ on dut/fin hairless has finally slowed!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  77 upvotes 5 years ago
      After 1.5 years on finasteride and dutasteride with continued hair loss, the user noticed a significant reduction in hair shedding, attributing it to the consistent use of finasteride, along with a no-shampoo approach, multivitamins, vitamin D, and restarting minoxidil. Other users shared their happiness for the improvement and noted that hair loss can fluctuate naturally over time.