26 citations
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May 1988 in “Pediatric dermatology”
This report describes a 15-year-old male with widespread papules due to middermal epithelial cysts containing vellushairs, also observed in his brother and father.
23 citations
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April 2004 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology”
This case report found that topical bimatoprost usage in a female Hispanic patient with open-angle glaucoma was associated with hypertrichosis and increased pigmentation of vellushairs on the malar region.
Miniaturized hair can potentially regrow unless the follicle is destroyed, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and lifestyle changes playing a significant role. Some users report success with additional treatments like estrogen, ketoconazole, and derma stamping, emphasizing the importance of routine and overall health.
A 17-year-old male using Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair regrowth sees vellushairs and plans to start oral treatments at 18. Concerns about using Finasteride during puberty are discussed, with suggestions to wait until fully matured.
The user is experiencing new vellushair growth after using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily for over two months, following a previous regimen with minoxidil and finasteride. They note significant growth in eyelashes, eyebrows, and facial hair, attributing the changes to the medications rather than lifestyle adjustments.
People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellushairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.
The user has been using topical minoxidil since January 2024 and started finasteride in February 2026, experiencing some regrowth but still losing hair due to androgenic alopecia. Others suggest continuing with finasteride and minoxidil, noting that hair regrowth is a slow process that can take years.