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research CHRONIC TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM
Chronic Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition in middle-aged women that usually doesn't lead to complete baldness.
research Telogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss where more hair than normal falls out after stress or illness.
research 575 An extract of Leontopodium alpinum prolongs anagen phase in human hair follicles ex vivo
Leontopodium alpinum extract may help reduce hair shedding by keeping hair in the growth phase longer.
research The role of mimicking growth factors to control anagen phase: Evaluation in vitro and in vivo
Mimicking growth factors in a topical solution can prolong hair growth phase and reduce hair loss without side effects.
research Chronic telogen effluvium: Increased scalp hair shedding in middle-aged women
Middle-aged women with chronic telogen effluvium experience increased hair shedding but usually don't get significantly thinner hair.
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5 / 307 resultscommunity Prolonged shedding over last 15 months
The user has been experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and topical Finasteride, with blood tests showing high free testosterone and low SHBG. Suggestions include adjusting Minoxidil dosage, considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and addressing metabolic factors to increase SHBG.
community Persistent Shedding on 2.5mg Oral Minoxidil: No Reduction After 13 Weeks
The user experienced prolonged hair shedding after restarting oral minoxidil (OM) at 2.5 mg in September 2023, following a break due to hypertrichosis. Despite seeing regrowth, the shedding has not decreased after 11 weeks on the increased dosage.
community Still shedding after 6 months (2nd shed).
The user is experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and considering adding topical finasteride. They are also deficient in Vitamin D and B, and are exploring if supplements or dosage adjustments could help.
community How bad was your shed post dutasteride ? I been shedding crazy for 4.5 months already. No signs of regrowth yet
Dutasteride can cause prolonged hair shedding before regrowth begins, often taking 6-12 months for noticeable improvement. Users report varying experiences, with some seeing no shedding and others experiencing significant shedding before eventual regrowth.
community 43, Experiencing Shedding 6 Months After Switching to Dutasteride
A 43-year-old experienced hair loss and used Finasteride successfully for 18 years before switching to Dutasteride due to renewed thinning. After 6 months on Dutasteride, they experienced itching and increased hair loss, leading to concerns about prolonged shedding and considering switching back to Finasteride.