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GlossaryTelogen Effluvium (temporary hair shedding)

temporary hair shedding due to stress or hormonal changes

Telogen Effluvium (TE) is a condition characterized by temporary hair shedding, often triggered by stress, illness, or hormonal changes. It occurs when a significant number of hair follicles enter the telogen (resting) phase prematurely, leading to noticeable hair loss. This condition is usually reversible, with hair growth typically resuming once the underlying cause is addressed.

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community Ketoconazole shampoo has worked great for me. Those looking to take preventative measures should consider it.

in Ketoconazole 178 upvotes 3 days ago

Ketoconazole shampoo helps reduce hair shedding and improve thickness for some, but can cause dryness or irritation. Its effectiveness compared to finasteride or minoxidil varies among users.

community curious to know the people that have dandruff that are diffuse thinners that have regrown hair or stopped further loss

in Chat 2 years ago

Individuals with oily scalps, dandruff, and diffuse thinning hair loss who have managed to either halt the loss or regrow their hair by using topical finasteride and minoxidil as well as microneedling and ketoconazole 2% shampoo.

community 27m oral min and fin results after 5 months.

in Progress Pictures 336 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatments and the user's progress with taking finasteride and minoxidil orally, which has resulted in full recovery after 5 months. Users commented on this progress and discussed their own experiences or confusion about the treatments used.

community “Just shave it” is bullshit

137 upvotes 5 years ago

Accepting hair loss and not taking drastic measures like shaving your head if you are only mildly balding, and encouraging people to fight it with treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral and microneedling. Additionally, it discusses the importance of being realistic when trying to restore hair and addressing the misconception that one must look a certain way in order to be attractive.

community How does some people revive their scalps with minoxidil only?

in Minoxidil 26 upvotes 5 months ago

Some people respond better to minoxidil due to higher enzyme levels converting it to its active form. Minoxidil helps with hair regrowth but doesn't prevent hair loss; finasteride and other DHT inhibitors are needed for that.

community Minoxidil For 2 Years, What is this?

in Treatment 111 upvotes 6 months ago

The user has experienced significant hair thinning despite using 2.5 mg minoxidil for 2 years. Other users suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride and consulting a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.

community 60-day progress with Minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 873 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared a 60-day progress update on hair regrowth using only 5% Minoxidil foam once daily. Others suggested adding finasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss and maintain long-term results.

community 3 Months Before/After minoxidil results

in Progress Pictures 562 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their positive experience with Minoxidil (Kirkland brand) and Nizoral shampoo for hair regrowth, showing significant improvement in just three months. The user applied the treatment consistently for over three years, maintaining the results, and did not use any other treatments like finasteride.

community Why balding gets worse in every generation?

in Chat 81 upvotes 8 months ago

Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community "Switched to Dutasteride and 7.5 mg Oral Minoxidil 4 Months Ago – Still Shedding?"

in Is this regrowth? 8 upvotes 1 month ago

A 24-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride and increased oral minoxidil from 5 mg to 7.5 mg, noticing increased hair shedding. Users discuss the safety and effects of high-dose minoxidil, with some suggesting the shedding may be temporary due to dosage changes.

community ZINC Causing excessive hair shedding!

in Product 1 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced excessive hair shedding after taking 17 mg of Zinc gluconate daily for acne. They are seeking advice on similar experiences and solutions.

community Finasteride 4 months way worse then when I started, shed or am I cooked? 19m

in Progress Pictures 169 upvotes 5 months ago

A 19-year-old experienced worsening hair loss after 4 months on finasteride, despite initial improvement with minoxidil. The consensus is to continue treatment for at least a year, as shedding is common and often temporary.

community Shedding and thinning won’t stop on Nuclear protocol

in Treatment 21 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, low-level laser therapy, ketokonozole, supplements, Viviscal, Nutrafol, microneedling, PRP, and scalp Botox injections, but is still experiencing hair shedding and thinning. Despite being on this regimen for two years, the user's hair condition is worsening, and they are seeking advice on what else they can do.

community A PSA for everyone in here dealing with shedding

in Treatment 72 upvotes 1 week ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride require patience, as they can take months or years to show results, with initial shedding being common. Consistency is key, and unnecessary supplements should be avoided to prevent stress and impatience from worsening the situation.

community People with ALOT of shedding on Finastride : My 1.5 year thoughts and UPDATE

in Update 37 upvotes 4 years ago

The user experienced continuous hair shedding for 16 months while on finasteride, with periods of improvement. They also used T Gel shampoo and noticed a reduction in hair loss symptoms after 18 months, including the return of their sex drive and normal hair texture.

community 21M, 3 months of insane shedding on fin/min/saw palmetto

in Treatment 7 upvotes 3 years ago

A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.

community “Dutasteride destroyed my hair” recently I noticed the same users

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 81 upvotes 5 months ago

Dutasteride is reported by some users to worsen hair loss, while others believe it causes shedding before improvement. Finasteride and Minoxidil are also mentioned as treatments, with mixed results.

community antihistamine for scalp inflammation??

in Chat 6 upvotes 5 months ago

Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

community One month on oral fin. 20 years old. What the fuck is going on

in Update 534 upvotes 3 weeks ago

A 20-year-old experiencing hair shedding after starting oral finasteride is advised to continue treatment and consider adding topical minoxidil. Shedding is normal, and patience is needed for hair regrowth.

community Keto 2% halted my insane shed immediately

in Ketoconazole 56 upvotes 10 months ago

Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.

community I talked to this infamous dermatologist who told me something weird

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 9 months ago

A user on finasteride added dutasteride due to severe shedding and scalp issues, but didn't see reduced shedding. A dermatologist said finasteride doesn't reduce shedding but thickens hair, and another person confirmed shedding can continue but hair should improve over time.

community [21M] 3,5 Year Finasteride&Minoxidil Progress (Detailed & Pics)

in Progress Pictures 65 upvotes 11 months ago

A 21-year-old male shared his nearly 4-year experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and other products, with initial success followed by shedding. He now continues with finasteride and oral minoxidil, noting changes in hair texture and slight hairline recession.

community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience

in Progress Pictures 145 upvotes 5 months ago

The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.

community Insane dutasteride shed 4 months after switching.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 115 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically switching from finasteride to dutasteride. The user experienced significant hair shedding after the switch, with others suggesting patience, noting similar experiences, or questioning the user's decision and medical consultation.

community Do you recommend oral minoxidil after your full experience?

in Minoxidil 9 upvotes 11 months ago

LemonyBonobo started oral minoxidil a week ago, experiencing significant shedding, and is concerned about potentially worsening their hair condition. They also use dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling. Elyktronix, who has been on oral minoxidil for 15 months, recommends it, noting that shedding can be a positive response and that results take time.

community Does this mean it's finally working

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 6 months ago

The user started using topical minoxidil in June 2023 and switched to a new finasteride preparation and vitamin D supplements a month ago. They noticed reduced hair shedding recently and are hopeful for regrowth.

community 31 months in and still shed this much pretty much everyday. What to do?

in Treatment 14 upvotes 1 year ago

A person has been using finasteride, minoxidil, OM, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss for various durations but is still experiencing constant shedding and thinning. Suggestions from others include checking for potential nutritional deficiencies.

community 7 month progress - Thank you to this community!

in Progress Pictures 409 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old used 1.25mg finasteride and minoxidil twice daily for hair regrowth, reducing finasteride to 5 times a week since September. He also started using Nizoral for dandruff, noticed an increased appetite, and experienced a temporary change in sex drive.

community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return

in Research/Science 78 upvotes 3 months ago

Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.

community 1mg fin/15% minox once daily. Derma roll once a week 1.5mm. 1 yr 6m update

in Progress Pictures 558 upvotes 1 year ago

User shared 1.5-year progress using 1mg finasteride, 15% minoxidil daily, and derma rolling weekly. Experienced initial shedding but achieved significant hair regrowth and improvement.