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research Diffuse Hair Loss: Its Triggers and Management
To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.
research Diffuse Hair Loss: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.
research Approach to the Adult Female Patient with Diffuse Nonscarring Alopecia
The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.
research New England Dermatological Society Meeting on October 1, 1961
Reassurance is important for postpartum hair shedding as it likely won't cause complete baldness.
research Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Unmasking Traction Alopecia
Hair shedding after childbirth can reveal a pre-existing condition of hair loss due to tight hairstyles.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 12 months of diffuse shedding on fin, unsure how to proceed
A user experienced 12 months of hair shedding on finasteride and is unsure about continuing, increasing the dose, or switching to dutasteride. Suggestions include adding minoxidil, adjusting finasteride dosage, and checking for deficiencies.
community My finasteride story. M36 diffuse thinner
User started finasteride in Oct 2021 and experienced reduced shedding and side effects. Saw improvements in months 3-5, but worsening in months 11-13, and asks for advice on next steps.
community A PSA for everyone in here dealing with shedding
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 I’m female, but I'm losing hair in a male pattern baldness pattern
A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.
community Not sure if fin is enough, still losing lots of hair
The user has been on finasteride for 17 months to treat hair loss, with some improvement in the crown but still experiencing significant shedding. They are considering if finasteride alone is sufficient and are hesitant to use minoxidil due to a pre-existing condition, while another person suggests trying dutasteride.