Tracking Protocols
Track the zone you care about. Decide with evidence.
These protocols provide concrete photo standards, checklists, and decision points for each zone. Establish your baseline first.
How to use this directory
Pick your zone
Select the area where you notice thinning first: hairline, temples, or crown.
Lock your setup
Use the exact same lighting and distance for every weekly session.
Wait 8 weeks
Compare trend windows, not single days. Only act when signals repeat.
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Baseline Photo Setup (Angles, Lighting, Distance) You Can Repeat
A baseline photo setup you can repeat: the angles to capture, lighting rules, and a simple checklist that keeps comparisons honest.
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Change One Variable at a Time (Protocol for Interpretable Results)
A simple protocol for making any routine change interpretable: baseline first, one variable at a time, and window-based decisions.
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Finasteride Tracking Log (What to Record Weekly)
A weekly finasteride tracking log: what photos to take, what to record, and decision points to avoid guessing based on vibes.
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How to Track Crown Thinning (Top-Down Protocol + Decision Points)
A practical crown-thinning tracking protocol: consistent top-down photos, what to log, and decision points to avoid false alarms.
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How to Track Diffuse Thinning (So You Can Tell Trend vs Noise)
A tracking-first way to handle diffuse thinning: what to photograph, what to log, and how to decide when to wait vs get evaluated.
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How to Track Hairline Recession (Without Getting Fooled)
A tracking-first protocol for hairline recession: what photos to take, what to log, and decision points to know when to wait vs act.
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How to Track Temple Recession (Angles, Distance, and Decision Windows)
A temple-recession tracking protocol: the exact angles to capture, what to log, and how to avoid false 'worsening' from setup changes.
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Minoxidil Shedding: What to Measure Before You Panic-Change
A tracking-first way to handle minoxidil shedding: what to photograph weekly, what to log, and how to decide using windows instead of one bad week.
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Oral vs Topical Minoxidil (How to Decide with a Baseline)
A tracking-first decision framework for oral vs topical minoxidil: what to measure, what to log, and how to avoid attribute confusion when switching.
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Post-Haircut Comparisons (How Not to Fake Progress or Worsening)
A simple protocol for comparing photos around haircuts: what to log, when to compare, and how to avoid confusing length changes with density changes.
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Scalp Symptoms Photo Log (Redness, Itch, Flaking, Irritation)
A simple photo + notes log for scalp symptoms that can affect how hair looks. Useful for clinician conversations and for avoiding misreads.
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