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    GlossaryPigmented Hair

    hair containing melanin, giving it color

    Pigmented hair, also known as colored or melanized hair, refers to hair that contains melanin, the natural pigment responsible for its color. Melanin is produced by specialized cells called melanocytes, which are located in the hair follicles. The type and amount of melanin determine the hair's color, ranging from black and brown to blonde and red.

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      community Oral Minoxidil Changes to Vellus Hair

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 11 months 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 The Big Fat Layer / Remedies: Cetirizine

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treating hair loss with various remedies, such as Cetirizine and the Big3 complex (minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841), which have properties like adipogenic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory. References to research studies are also included.

      community 27M 1.25 fin 5 months, 1ml 5% min 2x daily 2 months

      in Progress Pictures  109 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 27-year-old male has been using 1.25mg finasteride for 5 months and 5% minoxidil twice daily for 2 months, along with biotin and vitamin D supplements, to improve hair growth. He reports some progress and side effects like reduced libido, and is considering switching to oral minoxidil and possibly adding dutasteride after a year.

      community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

      in Treatment  19 upvotes 3 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.