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    GlossaryBlack Hair

    characterized by high eumelanin concentration, making it the darkest color

    Black hair is the darkest and most common hair color globally, characterized by its high concentration of eumelanin, a type of melanin pigment. It can range from soft black to jet black and often has a natural sheen. This hair type is prevalent among people of African, Asian, and Latin American descent and can vary in texture from straight to curly.

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      community Black Hair Regrowth Process Timeline

      in Progress Pictures  69 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treating Black/ethnic hair loss with a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral shampoo and derma pen treatments, as well as occasional Jamaican Black Caster Oil use. The user documented their progress over the course of 3.5 months, showing improvement in hair growth.

      community Hair back from the dead (2020-2026)

      in Progress Pictures  214 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user successfully regrew hair using 1mg finasteride, switching to 0.5mg dutasteride, and maintaining 5mg oral minoxidil, with significant improvements noted after switching to dutasteride. The user experienced shedding phases but ultimately achieved regrowth and is now comfortable without wearing a hat.

      community My hair is coming back, in as little as 11 days, is that normal?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user reports significant hair regrowth in 11 days using 1mg finasteride daily and 2ml minoxidil daily, and questions if they can maintain their hair with just minoxidil and a good shampoo. They express concern about potential side effects of finasteride.