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    GlossaryRed Hair

    characterized by high pheomelanin and low eumelanin levels

    Red hair, also known as ginger hair or auburn hair, is a hair color characterized by high levels of the reddish pigment pheomelanin and relatively low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin. This genetic trait is most commonly associated with mutations in the MC1R gene and is often accompanied by fair skin and a higher sensitivity to ultraviolet light.

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      community PSA: Caffeine and Hair Transplants

      in Transplants  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with a hair transplant, emphasizing the importance of avoiding caffeine 7 days before the procedure. Ignoring this advice led to reduced effectiveness of the numbing agent, causing significant discomfort during the transplant.

      community Experiences with topical Finasteride (0.0125%)?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 23-year-old male with slight hair thinning is using ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, zinc, magnesium, D3/K2, and has just started topical finasteride (0.0125%). He plans to add minoxidil (4.5%) with 17α-estradiol and is seeking advice on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, as well as the use of a dermaroller.

      community Hair Systems ... they work

      in Hair Systems  27 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair systems are effective for hair loss, offering benefits over treatments like finasteride. Personal choice and confidence in appearance are emphasized.

      community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *sixth month*

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.

      community 24F - AGA & TE since 14. Is this regrowth for sure?

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 24-year-old woman with AGA and TE since age 14 is questioning if her hair is regrowing or breaking. She has been using minoxidil consistently since September 2025, along with caffeine and ketoconazole shampoos, rosemary oil, and saw palmetto, and has improved her overall hair care routine.