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    GlossaryAutosomal Recessive (recessive inheritance)

    inheritance requires two copies of a mutated gene

    Autosomal recessive refers to a pattern of inheritance where a person must inherit two copies of a mutated gene, one from each parent, to express a particular trait or disorder. If an individual has only one copy of the mutated gene, they are considered a carrier and typically do not show symptoms. This type of inheritance is common in many genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia.

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      community What the hell happened in my family genes?

      in Chat  116 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.

      community I want to sacrifice my hair in the name of science

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses various theories of hair loss, including DHT sensitivity and genetic factors, with the user willing to use themselves for research due to having a hair loss gene but different hair loss patterns compared to their brothers. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.

      community Is there any chance of improvement?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing severe hair loss since 16 is using a treatment regimen of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical solution, 3% procapil hair serum, and 0.5 mg dutasteride daily. They are concerned about the effectiveness and potential shedding phase, with advice suggesting noticeable changes in 6 to 8 months.

      community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss

      in Chat  247 upvotes 2 years ago
      There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.