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    GlossaryAnagen Effluvium (anagen hair loss)

    sudden hair loss during the growth phase, often from chemotherapy

    Anagen Effluvium is a type of hair loss that occurs during the anagen phase, or growth phase, of the hair cycle. It is often caused by factors that disrupt the rapidly dividing cells in hair follicles, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or exposure to toxic chemicals. This condition leads to sudden and widespread hair shedding, primarily affecting the scalp but potentially other body hair as well.

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      community My scalp punch biopsy results🤔?

      in Female  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      Female using Rogaine foam for hair loss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.

      community It’s getting worse. (4 months)

      in Update  203 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with users suggesting the use of finasteride daily, considering minoxidil for aggressive hair loss, and discussing the normalcy of shedding during treatment. Some users recommend adding Nizoral shampoo and switching to dutasteride for better results.

      community Losing ground after 14 months of fin use and 11 months of min

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  53 upvotes 3 years ago
      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.