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    GlossaryPermanent Hair Removal (Long-term Hair Removal)

    involves techniques to significantly reduce or eliminate hair growth

    Permanent Hair Removal, also known as Permanent Hair Reduction, refers to techniques designed to significantly reduce or eliminate hair growth in a targeted area over an extended period. Common methods include laser hair removal and electrolysis, which work by damaging hair follicles to prevent future growth. While "permanent" suggests complete and lasting results, some maintenance treatments may be necessary as hair can sometimes regrow due to hormonal changes or other factors.

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      technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

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      chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

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      JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

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      signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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      community Finasteride only: Before vs 11 months

      in Progress Pictures  437 upvotes 1 year 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.

      community Oral Minoxidil Users In A Nutshell

      in Satire  1211 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically oral minoxidil and finasteride. Users discussed the potential side effects of using these drugs, as well as their experiences with them.

      community Shaving is NOT accepting baldness

      in Shaved/buzzed  52 upvotes 2 years ago
      Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.