Hair shed is driving me crazy/coping with stress
    Female 9/12/2023

    From the encyclopedia
    Platelet-Rich Plasma →

    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Biotin →

    supplement to help with hair texture and quality

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💉 PRP (injections) 1 month
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2x daily 4 weeks
    💊 Biotin (oral)
    💧 needling (topical) 1x weekly 4 weeks
    the tone is 😞 negative.

    Other terms

    A 25-year-old female is experiencing hair loss and has tried PRP, Minoxidil 5% with Biotin, and weekly needling sessions. Her doctor suggested switching to GFC treatment and stopping the needling sessions due to increased shedding, which may be caused by Minoxidil.
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