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community Normal amount of hair to shed in the shower?

in Chat 4 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses hair shedding while using finasteride and topical minoxidil, with users sharing their experiences of losing 30-100 hairs daily in the shower. One user considers switching to dutasteride due to consistent shedding.

community 9 month 1.25 fin idk seems worse plus amount of hair i shed often

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 4 months ago

The user is concerned about worsening hair loss after 9 months on 1.25 mg finasteride, with suggestions to add minoxidil and consider dutasteride. Some users report decreased shedding with different treatments, while others note possible issues with photo comparisons.

community M 27, was balding a bit, it gotten super bad last year because of huge amount of stress, especially at the back of my head. Started daily 1mg fin 3 months ago. Am i dreaming or it's getting better?

13 upvotes 1 week ago

A 27-year-old male noticed hair improvement after taking 1mg of finasteride daily for three months, despite initial shedding. Users suggest adding topical minoxidil for better results and maintaining consistency.

community Is once a month good for taking pictures for tracking hair progress?

in Basic Questions 153 upvotes 1 month ago

The user started using finasteride and minoxidil 21 days ago and is considering taking progress photos monthly or every two weeks. They are also concerned about the amount of hair shedding after showering and brushing.

community Give me courage, friends! / Is finasteride response correlated with aggressiveness of hair loss?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.

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research Efficacy of topical caffeine in male androgenetic alopecia

1 citations , July 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Topical caffeine improves hair loss intensity, speed, and shedding, and works better with minoxidil/azelaic acid.

research Scalp application of the antioxidant piroctone olamine reduces hair shedding in an 8‐week randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical study

1 citations , August 2021 in “International journal of cosmetic science (Print)”

This study reported that using piroctone olamine in either a shampoo or leave-on product form significantly increased hair retention and improved scalp condition in women with perceived hair thinning.

research What can the hair tell us about COVID‐19?

27 citations , December 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This study reported that COVID-19 was causally associated with postinfectious hair shedding, which varied with disease severity, but hair completely recovered.

research Evaluation of a Novel Graft-Holding Solution in Hair Transplantation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study

April 2023 in “Dermatologic surgery”

This study found that using histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution with adenosine triphosphate and deferoxamine for hair graft preservation significantly reduced postsurgical shedding compared to Ringer solution, enhancing patient satisfaction.

research Exogen involves gradual release of the hair club fibre in the vibrissa follicle model

14 citations , January 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology”

In this study, researchers used a rodent model to uncover key changes in how hair fibers detach, suggesting that the exogen phase should be subdivided based on club fiber status.

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learn Hair Transplant

Does a hair transplant increase hair density? A hair transplant can improve density, but results vary by individual factors.
How is the number of grafts determined for a hair transplant? The number of grafts is determined by individual hair loss patterns, goals, and donor area capacity.
How long does recovery take after a hair transplant? Recovery after a hair transplant typically takes 7 to 14 days for initial healing.
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learn Castor oil

Castor oil: How do you use it without ending up with greasy hair for days? Use a pea-sized amount of warmed castor oil to avoid greasy hair.

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