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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Standardized procedures are needed for accurate hair cortisol analysis.
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Middle-aged women with chronic telogen effluvium experience increased hair shedding but usually don't get significantly thinner hair.
research Teloptosis, a Turning Point in Hair Shedding Biorhythms
Teloptosis is a key point in hair loss that could help in creating prevention-focused hair care strategies.
research EEMCO Guidance for the Assessment of Hair Shedding and Alopecia
The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
research Nudging hair shedding by antidandruff shampoos. A comparison of 1% ketoconazole, 1% piroctone olamine and 1% zinc pyrithione formulations
All three shampoos reduced dandruff and hair loss, but ketoconazole and piroctone olamine also made hair thicker.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Can you still experience hair shedding after being on 1mg Fin for a while?
Hair shedding can still occur after long-term use of finasteride, and it is often part of the natural hair cycle. Some users consider adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride to manage shedding.
community 3 months on min + fin and my hair is shedding way more than before
Hair shedding is common when using minoxidil and finasteride, often indicating that the treatment is working as weaker hairs fall out to make way for stronger growth. Many users experience multiple shedding cycles before seeing significant hair regrowth.
community Hair shedding vs hair ministration
The user is experiencing hair shedding despite starting finasteride 4 months ago, with no signs of miniaturization. They are seeking advice after normal blood tests and similar family experiences.
community Hair shedding continuously for 6 months after being on topical 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finestride. M 23.
A user experienced continuous hair shedding for six months after using topical 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride. They switched to minoxidil gel and oral finasteride 1 mg due to scalp itchiness and are seeking advice on their situation.
community Hair not shedding but thinning on dut? Not a good sign imo.
The conversation is about a user concerned about hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and recently adding dutasteride. Most responses suggest there is no noticeable difference in hair loss, attributing concerns to paranoia, and recommend continuing the current treatment or adjusting expectations.