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GlossaryPigmentation Disorders

conditions affecting skin, hair, or eye color due to melanin abnormalities

Pigmentation disorders are conditions that affect the color of your skin, hair, or eyes due to abnormal melanin production. These disorders can result in patches of skin that are lighter (hypopigmentation) or darker (hyperpigmentation) than the surrounding areas, and can be caused by genetic factors, sun exposure, or underlying health issues.

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research Melatonin in Dermatologic Allergic Diseases and Other Skin Conditions: Current Trends and Reports

1 citations , February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

Melatonin, the sleep hormone, can help treat skin conditions like dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, and scalp disorders, and may also aid in skin aging prevention and regeneration. However, it's not recommended for asthma due to its pro-inflammatory effect.

research An Approach to Disorders of Pigmentation

September 2012 in “British Small Animal Veterinary Association eBooks”

The document concludes that pigmentation disorders in animals involve complex interactions between melanocytes and keratinocytes.

research Retinoids Modulate MITF: A Novel Mechanism in the Regulation of Melanogenesis

January 2015

Retinoids or their analogs could treat skin pigmentation disorders like melasma and vitiligo.

research Retinoids Modulate MITF: A Novel Mechanism in the Regulation of Melanogenesis

January 2015

Retinoids can help treat skin pigmentation disorders by affecting melanin production.

research Decrypting the Potential of Nanotechnology-Based Approaches as Cutting-Edge for Management of Hyperpigmentation Disorder

26 citations , December 2022 in “Molecules”

Nanotechnology can improve treatments for skin discoloration.

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community Stop overthinking the Minoxidil drying process: A blow dryer is your friend.

in Minoxidil 27 upvotes 2 years ago

User suggests using a blow dryer after applying Minoxidil for hair loss treatment, and shares personal success with temple regrowth using Minoxidil and Finasteride. Another user shares their method of applying Minoxidil with long hair and agrees with blow-drying.

community What are these spots on my scalp

in Treatment 51 upvotes 1 year ago

A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to male pattern baldness.

community Do you ever use your Dr pen for your face after microneedling your scalp ?

in Microneedling 11 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using a microneedling device on the face after using it on the scalp, with suggestions to use a depth of 0.2mm for facial treatments. Caution and proper sterilization are advised due to the sensitivity of facial skin.

community Almost 8 months. 40 years old. Owe it all to this sub.

in Progress Pictures 815 upvotes 2 years ago

A 40-year-old man successfully regrew his hair in 8 months using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 2.5 oral minoxidil, minoxidil foam twice a day, derma rolling/stamping twice a week, and retinol serum. The community praised his progress, asked about his routine, and shared their own experiences.

community Microneedling makes a difference. Non responders, please read

in Microneedling 66 upvotes 2 years ago

A 48-year-old who had been thinning since 25 and reached NW4-5 baldness saw no improvement with 1mg/day finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice a day after 8 months. After copying another person's routine, they now use 0.5mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo weekly, daily microneedling with 0.5mm and 1mm once a week, and apply minoxidil twice daily, resulting in baby hairs on their bald spot and temples after three months.

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