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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Acute shedding episodes. Had telogen effluvium last year. Remission for a few months(thought I was over the shedding stuff 🥲). Now if I have any major stress days, THAT day I get a major shed and a few days after.
The user experiences immediate hair shedding linked to stress, unlike typical telogen effluvium, and is seeking answers. A suggestion was made to use spironolactone and topical minoxidil to address potential DHT-related shedding.
community Been diagnosed with mpb and acute TE
A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started taking finasteride, which initially slowed hair shedding and slightly thickened hair. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is considering minoxidil but wants to stabilize shedding first.
community My story: Trying to halt diffuse hair loss for past couple of years but got acute hair fall after quitting minoxidil and finasteride on my dermatologist recommendation
A 22-year-old man experienced significant hair loss after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, causing emotional distress. He resumed these treatments and is considering dutasteride and microneedling to manage his hair loss.
community Not only balding at a very young age but also not responding to the meds well.
A young person is experiencing aggressive hair loss and not responding well to minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, hair systems, lifestyle changes, or considering a wig.
community nice to meet you my name is Fin Diesel
A joke about someone named "Fin Diesel" living life one milligram at a time, referencing the treatments Finasteride and Minoxidil used to treat hair loss; users discussed whether the look would be better with or without hair.