TLDR Hair shedding that lasts more than 6 months may need medical tests, but often just reassurance is enough.
The document from 2015 discussed the human hair cycle, specifically focusing on the telogen phase, which lasts for about 12 weeks in scalp hair. Any disturbance to the hair cycle can cause an acute telogen effluvium, a condition characterized by increased hair shedding. Identifying the factor causing this disturbance is crucial for determining if intervention is needed, though often reassurance is sufficient. If the increased hair shedding persists for 6 months or more, it becomes chronic telogen effluvium, necessitating biochemical investigations. The document also noted that hair loss often leads to changes in hair care and grooming routines, which can artificially increase the observed shedding. In some cases, increased hair shedding can precede reduced hair density.
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January 1993 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Certain medications and maintaining adequate iron levels can help manage women's hair loss.
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August 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.
April 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trimax-360 Serum, when used for 98 days, safely and effectively improves hair growth, thickness, and density without any side effects.
Baldness is often hereditary and linked to male hormones, becoming noticeable when half the hair is lost.
Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and surgery can help with hereditary hair loss.
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February 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” EPR spectroscopy showed that spontaneous hair growth results in thicker skin and less pigmented hair than depilation-induced growth.
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September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
