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GlossaryHair Discoloration (Hair Pigment Change)

alteration in natural hair color due to various factors

Hair discoloration, also known as hair color change or hair pigment change, refers to the alteration in the natural color of hair. This can occur due to various factors such as aging, genetic predisposition, environmental exposure (e.g., sun, chlorine), chemical treatments (e.g., dyeing, bleaching), or medical conditions (e.g., vitiligo, nutritional deficiencies). The change is typically due to variations in the levels or distribution of melanin, the pigment responsible for hair color.

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research Cosmetic Aspects of Pregnancy

51 citations, February 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Pregnant women often experience skin and hair changes, with over half getting stretch marks and pigment changes, and should be cautious with cosmetic procedures due to potential risks.

research Surgery and Laser Treatments in Dermatology

April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

Lasers are effective for some skin conditions but can cause side effects like scarring and pigment changes; careful selection is important, and botulinum toxin type A is successful in reducing sweat in palmar hyperhidrosis.

research Clinical and Microscopic Features of Generalized Discoid Lupus Erythematosus in Dogs (10 Cases)

20 citations, October 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology”

Dogs with generalized discoid lupus erythematosus have similar symptoms to humans and need continuous treatment.

research Dermabrasion

14 citations, July 2011 in “Clinics in plastic surgery”

Dermabrasion is a safe, effective way to improve skin appearance with minimal recovery time.

research A Case of Altered Hair Texture After Resolution of Alopecia Areata

May 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

New hair after alopecia areata can be thinner and change color but usually keeps the same shape.

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community Oral Minoxidil Changes to Vellus Hair

in Is this regrowth? 2 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A person in their early 30s has been using finasteride for about 10 years and recently started oral minoxidil, vitamin chewables, and dermarolling to address hair loss. They noticed pigmented vellus hairs and potential regrowth, questioning if oral minoxidil is more effective than topical due to enzyme differences.

community Dutasteride + Oral minoxidil progress pictures

in Progress Pictures 186 upvotes 4 months ago

Dutasteride and oral minoxidil significantly improved hair appearance, with noticeable changes in color and texture. The user experienced minimal side effects and attributes most progress to dutasteride.

community 2 year progress, fin 1 mg 3 days a week 1st year, now 1mg daily. Inconsistent minoxidil usage

in Progress Pictures 89 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has seen marginal improvement in hair loss after increasing finasteride from 1 mg three times a week to daily and using minoxidil inconsistently. They plan to start microneedling and are considering using it on both their scalp and face.

community Crown update 1 month - Oral min & Oral fin

in Update 69 upvotes 8 months ago

User is 1.5 months into using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth, along with dermarolling. They report good progress and seek advice on whether new hairs will thicken.

community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

in Treatment 18 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is treating hair loss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.

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