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    GlossaryJuvenile Macular Dystrophy

    group of inherited eye disorders causing central vision loss

    Juvenile Macular Dystrophy is a group of inherited eye disorders that affect the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. These conditions typically manifest in childhood or adolescence, leading to progressive vision loss and difficulties with tasks like reading and recognizing faces.

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      community Tiny tiny hairs outlining juvenile hairline

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about hair regrowth using high-dose dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss seeing tiny hairs and hope they will become terminal, with advice to use derma rolling weekly for better results.

      community Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

      in Minoxidil  118 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.

      community 4 months on fin, min and micro. 20M

      in Progress Pictures  65 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old has seen positive results for hair loss after 4 months using 1 mg finasteride daily, minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermastamping with a 1.5 mm needle. They also used ketoconazole shampoo initially and recommend starting treatment early.

      community Finasteride only: Before vs 11 months

      in Progress Pictures  437 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after 11 months of using finasteride. The user experienced minimal shedding and plans to continue the treatment long-term.