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    GlossaryHair Miniaturization

    hair follicles shrink, producing thinner and shorter hair strands

    Hair miniaturization is a process where hair follicles shrink over time, producing thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair strands. This phenomenon is commonly associated with androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness) and can eventually lead to the follicles becoming dormant and ceasing to produce hair altogether.

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      community Losing hairs is not the same as balding

      in Chat  151 upvotes 7 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can cause initial shedding as they restart the hair growth cycle, but this is not an indicator of treatment failure. The effectiveness of these treatments should be judged by cosmetic changes over time, not by daily hair loss counts.
      21M on Minoxidil 3 Months: Should I Add Finasteride for Thinning Hair?

      community 21M on Minoxidil 3 Months: Should I Add Finasteride for Thinning Hair?

      by bogyz123 in General  246 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 21-year-old male experiencing hair thinning started using Minoxidil, which stopped his shedding and led to the growth of vellus hairs on his temples. He is considering whether to add finasteride to his routine, which currently includes Minoxidil, derma rolling, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D3, zinc, and a rosemary and fenugreek lotion.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      by nkrata in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community 11 years of finasteride usage 1 mg a day

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  419 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 11-year experience with finasteride, noting temporary increased shedding that stopped, and advised continuing the treatment despite seasonal shedding. They reported no side effects and maintained a full head of hair.

      community Anyone else growing tired of the finasteride wars?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  169 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting side effects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.