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    GlossaryMelanin (skin pigment)

    natural pigment determining skin, hair, and eye color

    Melanin is a natural pigment found in most organisms, responsible for the color of skin, hair, and eyes. It is produced by cells called melanocytes and provides protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation by absorbing and dissipating sunlight.

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      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

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      chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

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      community 11 months on fin + min. Thoughts?

      in Progress Pictures  916 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 11 months on finasteride and minoxidil, with intermittent microneedling. The community responded positively, noting significant hair regrowth and encouraging continued treatment.

      community As step up from scalp micro pigmentation

      in Satire  341 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone using finasteride and minoxidil along with microneedling as a treatment for hair loss, and there's a mention of scalp tattooing as an alternative or additional approach. Some responses mock the approach, while others inquire about the specifics of the treatment and its effectiveness.

      community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 2 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.

      community 24 weeks of treatment. Best decision of my life

      in Progress Pictures  918 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 32-year-old male used 1.25mg oral finasteride daily and 1ml topical minoxidil twice daily for 24 weeks, experiencing improved skin and hair growth with initial side effects that resolved after three weeks. He plans to try dermastamping to address a stubborn cowlick area.