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    GlossaryRapid Weight Loss (Sudden 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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      What should i do? ideas? stressed-ish

      community What should i do? ideas? stressed-ish

      in General  106 upvotes 8 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.

      community Hair journey since august, help!

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair loss and treatments, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers and minoxidil for regrowth. Oils and shampoos are considered ineffective for androgenic alopecia without these medications.

      community Creatine and hair loss (personal experience)

      in Update  95 upvotes 4 months ago
      Creatine can cause increased hair loss in some people, particularly those with a predisposition to androgenic alopecia, but hair loss often stops after discontinuing its use. Some users experience no hair loss while using creatine.

      community B12 deficiency hairloss (hair thinning)

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hair loss due to vitamin B12 deficiency is discussed, with some users suggesting supplements and dietary changes, while others recommend medications like finasteride or dutasteride. The conversation highlights differing opinions on the cause of hair loss, with some attributing it to genetics or male pattern baldness.