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research Letter: Telogen effluvium secondary to starvation diet
Starvation diets can cause significant hair loss.
research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet
Starving yourself can cause hair loss, but stopping the diet can improve it.
research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Weight Loss and Therapy With Chorionic Gonadotropin
A woman's significant hair loss was linked to rapid weight loss and hormone injections.
research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet-Reply
Extreme weight loss from crash dieting can cause significant hair loss.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium: Is it a Distinct Condition? A Systematic Review
Chronic telogen effluvium may not be a unique condition and could be confused with other types of hair loss.
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5 / 324 resultscommunity Hair loss over a year following depression and taking antidepressants
A 33-year-old experienced significant hair loss after a depressive episode and taking paroxetine, possibly due to telogen effluvium or androgenic alopecia. Suggestions included reducing alcohol, considering finasteride and minoxidil, and consulting a doctor about antidepressant side effects.
community Being non responsive on dut and min
The user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is concerned about continued shedding. Suggestions include checking for nutrient deficiencies, consulting a dermatologist, and considering other potential causes like seborrheic dermatitis or telogen effluvium.
community Stop Complaining about Creatine. You're just fixated on shedding.
Creatine is unlikely to cause hair loss as it does not raise DHT levels. Hair loss is more likely due to genetics, medications, or lifestyle changes.
community 2 months on Fin - 25 years with my story
A user shared their hair loss journey, starting with minoxidil and later switching to finasteride due to dissatisfaction with minoxidil. They experienced some regrowth and shedding, with mild side effects from finasteride, and are hopeful for future improvements.
community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.