The user has been losing hair for over two years despite taking dutasteride and RU58841, even increasing dutasteride to 2.5mg. They are questioning if their hair loss could be due to telogeneffluvium instead.
A 23 year old female who experienced TelogenEffluvium due to stress 4 years ago, but her hair is still not back to normal. She is looking for treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling that may help with the thinning patches in her hair.
A 21-year-old male experiencing hair loss again despite using topical minoxidil (5%) for a year, possibly due to stress-related telogeneffluvium. He is advised to continue using minoxidil and consider stress-reduction strategies while consulting a doctor for further evaluation.
A user shared their experience with telogeneffluvium triggered by a keratin treatment, leading to significant hair loss. They found improvement using aloe vera with rosemary, a protein and iron-rich diet, and patience.
TE (telogeneffluvium) is often misunderstood and is triggered by severe stress or trauma, not minor daily inconveniences. Most hair loss cases are due to male pattern baldness (AGA), and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride can help.
A 26-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and has received conflicting diagnoses of androgenetic alopecia and telogeneffluvium. They are considering treatments like dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and are unsure whether to start treatment or pursue further diagnosis like a scalp biopsy.
Hair loss after telogeneffluvium (TE) with thinning and possible scarring, treated with 5 mg oral minoxidil. Concerns about scarring alopecia and lack of regrowth, with suggestions to consider finasteride for better results.
A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogeneffluvium and male pattern baldness started oral finasteride, which initially slowed hair loss and slightly thickened hair, but experienced increased shedding after surgery. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is seeking additional advice.
A 22-year-old male experiencing hair loss suspects androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and possibly telogeneffluvium (TE), with a noted improvement in scalp itch after adopting a gluten-free diet. He is advised to consider treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and to check iron and ferritin levels.
A user experienced continuous hair shedding for 13 months after starting finasteride, suspecting it might cause chronic telogeneffluvium, and considered switching to dutasteride or stopping medication. Other users suggested that finasteride doesn't cause hair loss, recommending dutasteride for more aggressive hair loss, while some advised against stopping medication.
A female user has experienced severe hair shedding since stopping birth control in late 2022, diagnosed as telogeneffluvium with no signs of androgenetic alopecia. Despite healthy living and optimal bloodwork, she continues to shed hair daily but also sees significant regrowth.
A 20-year-old male experienced significant hair shedding for nearly 10 months, despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about chronic telogeneffluvium. He has been supplementing with vitamins and minerals but remains unsure of the cause.
A user recovered from severe TelogenEffluvium using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil within four months. Another user regained 80% hair density with finasteride and minoxidil over two years, and is now trying dutasteride.
The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogeneffluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.
The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogeneffluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some regrowth at the temples but continued hairline thinning. The dermatologist suggested possible telogeneffluvium due to stress and deficiencies, prescribed oral minoxidil, and may consider dutasteride if the condition doesn't improve by January 2026.
A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogeneffluvium and male pattern baldness started taking finasteride, which initially slowed hair shedding and slightly thickened hair. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is considering minoxidil but wants to stabilize shedding first.
The user experiences immediate hair shedding linked to stress, unlike typical telogeneffluvium, and is seeking answers. A suggestion was made to use spironolactone and topical minoxidil to address potential DHT-related shedding.
The user experienced hair shedding after increasing minoxidil from 5% to 7% with latanoprost, possibly causing telogeneffluvium. They are on HRT with Lupron, Estradiol, and Raloxifene, and are concerned about the shedding's duration.
A 15-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering treatment options. They are aware they cannot use DHT blockers like finasteride due to their age and are exploring other causes like TelogenEffluvium.
The user is experiencing hair thinning and brittleness, possibly due to TelogenEffluvium, which affects body hair and may be linked to stress or nutrition. They are considering using finasteride for treatment but are unsure if it will address their symptoms.
The user has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 15 months but is experiencing constant hair shedding, similar to telogeneffluvium, despite stable widow peaks. They have checked for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, consulted specialists, and are considering further investigation like a scalp biopsy.
A 21-year-old with accelerated hair loss due to stress and weight loss is using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling to combat balding, despite experiencing a significant initial hair shed. They are committed to continuing treatment for at least three months and are considering switching to topical finasteride if necessary.
The user experienced chronic telogeneffluvium and mild male pattern baldness, treated with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and later switched to dutasteride, which stopped excessive hair shedding. Other treatments like low-level laser therapy, hair loss shampoos (except ketoconazole), and supplements were ineffective.
The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences with retrograde alopecia, hair transplants, and stress-related hair loss, while also considering thyroid issues and other potential causes.
The user has been experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, clobetasol cream, and PRP sessions. They seek advice on additional treatments and are advised to check vitamin D, iron, and thyroid levels.
A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.
A person experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and is now seeking advice on recovery, including dietary changes and potential treatments like biotin and pumpkin seed oil. They are concerned about nutrient deficiencies and considering a dermatologist visit for further guidance.
A 38-year-old male with stress-induced TelogenEffluvium is seeking advice on using oral finasteride and minoxidil, as well as vitamin regimens, for hair loss. He is considering these treatments after a dermatologist ruled out male pattern baldness and prescribed ketoconazole shampoo.