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GlossaryRapid Weight Loss

significant reduction in body weight over a short period

Rapid Weight Loss, also known as Sudden Weight Loss or Quick Weight Loss, refers to a significant reduction in body weight over a short period of time, often due to extreme dieting, illness, or other medical conditions. While it might be intentional through methods like crash diets or intense exercise, it can also be a symptom of underlying health issues such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or gastrointestinal disorders. Rapid weight loss can lead to various health complications, including muscle loss, nutritional deficiencies, and hair loss (alopecia).

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research Letter: Hair loss with rapid weight loss.

7 citations , July 1976 in “PubMed”

Rapid weight loss can cause hair loss.

research Hair Loss With Rapid Weight Loss

5 citations , February 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Eating more protein during fast weight loss can prevent hair loss.

research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Weight Loss and Therapy With Chorionic Gonadotropin

10 citations , April 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology”

A woman's significant hair loss was linked to rapid weight loss and hormone injections.

research Alopecia and Amphetamine Use-Reply

2 citations , July 1988 in “JAMA”

Amphetamines may not directly cause hair loss, as the type of thinning seen with their use differs from severe alopecia.

research Response of Hemiballismus to Haloperidol-Reply

1 citations , February 1976 in “JAMA”

Haloperidol effectively treated hemiballismus, but spontaneous improvement wasn't ruled out; rapid weight loss can cause hair loss with good regrowth chances.

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community Hair Loss After 15kg Weight Loss, Fin+Microneedling for 2.5 Months, Seeking Advice

in General 119 upvotes 2 months ago

Rapid weight loss may have triggered increased hair shedding. Continuing with finasteride, microneedling, a healthy diet, and supplements like MSM and vitamin B is advised, but results may take 6-12 months.

community 31M - major hair shedding after weight loss + stopping vitamins — help!

in Minoxidil 5 upvotes 10 months ago

A 31-year-old male experienced hair shedding after rapid weight loss and stopping vitamins, despite using minoxidil and other supplements. He is considering Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil instead of finasteride due to trying for kids, and is concerned about high ferritin and DHEAS levels.

community M22:Hair Query. Advice Needed

in General 56 upvotes 10 months ago

Rapid weight loss led to hair thinning and shedding. Suggested treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and CBD with MCT oil.

community Hair keeps thinning but doc says no nutrient deficiencies

4 upvotes 7 years ago

Hair thinning possibly due to rapid weight loss and dietary changes, with no nutrient deficiencies found. The user is taking vitamins and considering seeing a hair specialist to promote regrowth.

community What should i do? ideas? stressed-ish

in General 106 upvotes 10 months ago

A 44-year-old is experiencing rapid hair thinning after weight loss, despite using finasteride for two years. They have added minoxidil, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, derma stamping, and are considering PRP treatment while slowly introducing dutasteride.

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