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A green chip is not a diagnosis. Photograph; read sources on the treatment page.
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Proven / promising / unproven is a map for readers, not an FDA letter. We do not invent PMIDs to move a chip. Related: evidence-tiers-hair — different URL.
Do not start oral finasteride because a badge was green. Do not double minoxidil because a badge was grey.
Red-flag symptoms skip badges. This is not medical advice.
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FAQ
Is this medical advice?
No. Education. See the disclaimer.
Same as evidence-tiers?
Related literacy, different URL. This file is badge meaning.
Can a badge replace my dermatologist?
No.
More foam to earn a better badge?
No. Follow the carton.
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Not medical advice. General education only; it does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a licensed professional. Figures such as 1 mg or 5% are labelled strengths you may see in your country — not a dosing instruction. Consult a board-certified dermatologist before starting, stopping or changing any treatment.
⚠️ When to see a doctor — don’t self-treat
- Sudden patchy or circular bald spots
- Redness, scaling, pus, pain or itch (possible scarring alopecia — treat urgently)
- Broken hairs or rapid loss
- Loss with body-wide signs (weight loss, fatigue, cycle changes, acne, extra hair)
- Loss right after a new medication
- Any hair loss in a child