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research Chronic telogen effluvium: Increased scalp hair shedding in middle-aged women

234 citations , December 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The authors concluded that chronic telogen effluvium in middle-aged women presents distinct clinical and histological features that differ from androgenetic alopecia and acute telogen effluvium.

research Acute Versus Chronic Telogen Hair Loss: A Review of the Knowledge and Recent Facts

June 2024 in “Al- Anbar Medical Journal”

This review discusses the mechanisms, causes, and treatment options for telogen effluvium, noting acute cases often resolve by addressing causative factors, while chronic forms remain challenging to treat; recent causes include post-hair transplantation, vitamin D deficiency, and COVID-19.

research Approach to the patient with hair loss

1 citations , August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This continuing medical education article outlines the comprehensive approach needed to diagnose alopecia, emphasizing the importance of a thorough history, scalp and hair examination, and, if necessary, laboratory analysis and biopsy for effective treatment planning.

research Trichoscopic Features in Female Pattern Hair Loss: 1-Year Hospital-Based Cross-sectional Study

April 2024 in “Clinical dermatology review (Print)”

In this study, trichoscopy was found to be an effective noninvasive tool for diagnosing female pattern hair loss at early stages, potentially eliminating the need for scalp biopsies.

research Serum Plasma Thiol Evaluation in Chronic Telogen Effluvium Patients

June 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences”

This study observed that female patients with chronic telogen effluvium had significantly lower levels of total thiol, thiol-disulphide, and disulphide compared to healthy controls, indicating a disruption in oxidative stress balance.

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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Vitamin D

Can Vitamin D deficiency trigger excessive hair shedding? Yes, vitamin D deficiency can trigger excessive hair shedding.

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Can a zinc deficiency directly cause hair thinning or increased shedding? Studies link low serum zinc to diffuse shedding and alopecia areata, and severe deficiency states cause hair loss that reverses when zinc is replaced. The evidence is mostly observational, the one supplementation study was small and uncontrolled, and zinc is not a treatment for pattern hair loss.

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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

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community On Dutasteride 0.5mg ED for almost 2 years. Increasingly shedding hair for more than 5 months.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced increased hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, despite lifestyle improvements and additional treatments like oral minoxidil and PRP. They are concerned about persistent shedding, changes in hormone levels, and potential chronic telogen effluvium, and are considering a scalp biopsy for further investigation.

community Telogen Effluvium/Chronic TE and immune-related hair loss advice

5 upvotes 8 years ago

Chronic Telogen Effluvium can be managed by avoiding inflammatory foods, exercising, staying hydrated, and using supplements like krill oil, saw palmetto, or licorice root. Minoxidil is discouraged due to its cost and potential for worsening hair loss, while castor oil is recommended to strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding.

community Could Finasteride theoretically induce chronic telogen effluvium?

5 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced continuous hair shedding for 13 months after starting finasteride, suspecting it might cause chronic telogen effluvium, and considered switching to dutasteride or stopping medication. Other users suggested that finasteride doesn't cause hair loss, recommending dutasteride for more aggressive hair loss, while some advised against stopping medication.

community TE Shedding for nearly 10 months now

3 upvotes 1 year ago

A 20-year-old male experienced significant hair shedding for nearly 10 months, despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about chronic telogen effluvium. He has been supplementing with vitamins and minerals but remains unsure of the cause.

community Question: can hair shedding happen multiple times when taking minoxidil and finasteride?

5 upvotes 1 year ago

A 30-year-old male experienced hair shedding while using Minoxidil and Finasteride, with concerns about whether this is a normal shedding phase. Despite drastic hair loss, he continues the treatment, hoping for regrowth, and receives advice to maintain the regimen and consider lifestyle changes.

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