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    GlossaryMedical Tattooing

    application of pigments to restore natural appearance after medical issues

    Medical Tattooing, also known as Medical Micropigmentation or Paramedical Tattooing, involves the application of pigments to the skin to restore the appearance of natural features affected by medical conditions or treatments. This technique is commonly used to create the illusion of hair in cases of alopecia, to camouflage scars, or to reconstruct features such as areolas after breast surgery.

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      Classification of Surgical Therapies in Vitiligo

      research Classification of Surgical Therapies in Vitiligo

      March 2018 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks”
      Surgical therapies for vitiligo vary in effectiveness, with combination therapy and medical tattooing recommended for better results.

      research Current Treatment of Alopecia Areata

      71 citations , December 2013 in “˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/˜The œJournal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings”
      There are no FDA-approved treatments for Alopecia Areata, and current options have varying success and relapse rates.

      research The Scalp

      July 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks”
      Healthy scalp is crucial for hair growth and preventing hair loss.

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      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.

      community (Almost) 3 months on fin+min & microneedle.

      in Progress Pictures  1325 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride every other day, 5% minoxidil daily, and microneedling every two weeks for three months to treat hair loss. They are happy with the progress and considering adding ketoconazole shampoo to their routine.

      community Anyone else super depressed cause of hairloss?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  185 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old is dealing with hair loss, using finasteride and oral minoxidil, and considering dutasteride. Others suggest treatments like dutasteride, hair transplants, therapy, and lifestyle changes to boost confidence and mental health.

      community Female Hair loss

      in Female  16 upvotes 6 years ago
      Women also experience hair loss, especially post-menopause, often requiring lifestyle changes. Treatments include Scalp Micropigmentation, hair transplants, and sometimes finasteride, with underlying causes needing medical evaluation.