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    Glossary Pigmentary Changes

    alterations in hair color due to melanin variations

    Pigmentary changes refer to alterations in the color of the skin, hair, or eyes due to variations in the production or distribution of melanin, the pigment responsible for coloration. These changes can result from various factors, including genetic conditions, hormonal imbalances, sun exposure, aging, or certain medical treatments, and can manifest as hyperpigmentation (darkening) or hypopigmentation (lightening).

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      Dermabrasion

      research Dermabrasion

      14 citations , July 2011 in “Clinics in plastic surgery”
      This review discusses the use of dermabrasion as an effective skin resurfacing technique for treating aging effects and reports no new clinical results.

      research Dermatoses of Pregnancy

      January 2026 in “Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women s Health”
      In this article, it is explored how pregnancy-related physiologic changes can predispose women to dermatologic conditions affecting well-being, and it highlights the critical role of women’s health nurse practitioners in managing these conditions with attention to safety and efficacy in pregnant patients.
      From Hair Color to Diagnosis

      research From hair colour to diagnosis

      May 2021 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews”
      This review discusses recent advances in the understanding of follicular melanogenesis and its pathological changes, particularly how these changes are associated with specific disease phenotypes, but it reports no new results.
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      community Oral Minoxidil Changes to Vellus Hair

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 year 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 New vellus hairs? 2.5min .5dut

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing new vellus hair growth after using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily for over two months, following a previous regimen with minoxidil and finasteride. They note significant growth in eyelashes, eyebrows, and facial hair, attributing the changes to the medications rather than lifestyle adjustments.

      community Making your own RT1640 in China

      4 years ago
      RT1640, a combination of cyclosporin A, minoxidil, and RT175, is discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth and repigmentation. The unique formulation aims to enhance hair follicle growth and restore hair pigment without the negative side effects of immunosuppressants.

      community Finasteride - 5 years and my expierience

       128 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 26-year-old shared their 5-year experience using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial improvements but later experiencing reduced libido and erection quality, leading them to switch from oral to topical finasteride. They advise starting with a low-dose topical solution and emphasize making informed decisions, acknowledging that while finasteride is effective, it can have side effects.
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