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    GlossaryPigment Casts

    cylindrical structures in hair follicles containing melanin

    Pigment casts are cylindrical structures found in hair follicles that contain melanin, the pigment responsible for hair color. They can be observed under a microscope and are often associated with certain hair disorders, such as trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) or alopecia areata, where they indicate abnormal hair growth or damage.

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      community Nearing 7 months of 1mg fin - are there any positive signs?

      in Is this regrowth?  231 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth after nearly 7 months of using 1mg finasteride and dermarolling, with some users noticing thicker hair and improved density. Minoxidil was suggested but ruled out due to the user's cats, and a hair transplant was mentioned as a potential solution for completely bald areas.

      community 9 Month Hair Transplant Review (Asli Tarcan) (Part 3 Of 5)

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is dissatisfied with their hair transplant results from Asli Tarcan, citing poor donor area management and insufficient graft density. They advise against opting for cheaper procedures and express hope for future hair cloning solutions.

      community How much time does it need to pass for a hair follicle to be considered "unrecoverable"?

      in Chat  26 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user who experienced hair loss and stopped finasteride 4.5 years ago is considering restarting treatment with finasteride and oral minoxidil, questioning if their hair follicles are still recoverable. Responses suggest that hair follicles may not die and can potentially be revived even after many years, with some users sharing personal success stories using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and RU58841.