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    GlossaryVitiligo (white patches)

    chronic skin condition causing loss of pigment, resulting in white patches

    Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition characterized by the loss of pigment, resulting in white patches on various parts of the body. This occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing skin pigment (melanin), are destroyed or stop functioning. The exact cause is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve genetic, autoimmune, and environmental factors.

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      community Started fin/min but not getting enough

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 24-year-old male started using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and vitamin D for hair loss but noticed worsening thinning and white patches on his temples. He seeks advice on improving his regimen, which includes topical minoxidil and a shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis.

      community My boyfriend’s scalp has white spots all over.

      in Shaved/buzzed  81 upvotes 2 months ago
      White spots on a bald scalp, likely tinea versicolor, can be treated with ketoconazole or selenium sulfide shampoos like Selsun Blue. Consulting a dermatologist is recommended for proper diagnosis and treatment.

      community How much DHT causes hair loss ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 days ago
      The user is taking 2.5 mg dutasteride and 5% minoxidil but is not seeing hair regrowth, and is considering adding RU58841. They are experiencing fatigue and low MCV/MCH, possibly related to dutasteride, and are advised to be patient, consider microneedling, and check for iron deficiency.

      community Copper Literally Saved My Life (and My Baldness)

      in Treatment  31 upvotes 8 months ago
      Oral copper supplementation significantly improved hair regrowth for someone who experienced severe hair loss after stopping minoxidil, suggesting copper deficiency might hinder minoxidil's effectiveness. The user now only takes copper and occasionally uses microneedling, recommending others to try copper if minoxidil alone isn't effective.