61 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
This review discusses the causes, clinical presentation, and management of anageneffluvium, emphasizing its psychological impact and the need for empathy and practical support, but reports no new results.
This study suggests that chemotherapy-induced anageneffluvium represents patterned hair loss, with most patients retaining hairlines, but patterns do not vary significantly by age, symptoms, or chemotherapy type.
This article discusses the presentation of chemotherapy-induced anageneffluvium as either diffuse or patterned hair loss and reports no new clinical findings.
16 citations
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December 2001 in “The Journal of Dermatology”
In this case report, a woman experienced complete hair regrowth after anageneffluvium and lichenoid eruptions, possibly due to early corticosteroid intervention after INH was withdrawn.
Hair loss without a white bulb may indicate mechanical damage, anageneffluvium, alopecia areata, or traction alopecia. Seeking a specialist is recommended, but access can be difficult in smaller areas.
A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.
A 33-year-old experienced significant hair loss after a depressive episode and taking paroxetine, possibly due to telogen effluvium or androgenic alopecia. Suggestions included reducing alcohol, considering finasteride and minoxidil, and consulting a doctor about antidepressant side effects.
A 24-year-old person who is worried about their hair loss after 14 months of taking finasteride and 11 months of minoxidil. Replies to the post suggested sticking with their current regimen, that shedding from one part may not be telogen effluvium, and that shedding is normal with these drugs and they should evaluate in two to three months.
PP405 may damage hair follicles if used long-term, suggesting cycling might be necessary. Combining it with finasteride could help maintain hair growth.