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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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a signaling molecule from dermal papilla cells being actively researched
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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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research Hair Shedding in Women: How Much Is Too Much?
The hair shedding scale accurately identifies abnormal hair shedding in women with long hair, with grades 5 and 6 indicating excessive shedding.
research Abnormal Fingerprints and Immigration Delay Disease
Many adult women experience unexplained excessive hair shedding, often starting before age 40.
research Hair Shedding in Women: A Study on Frequency and Causes
About 30% of women feel they lose too much hair, often starting before age 40, and most can't find a reason for it.
research The Changes in the Hair Cycle During Gestation and the Post-Partum Period
Hair growth slows and shedding increases after childbirth, but most women don't experience excessive hair loss.
research Prevalence of Hair Shedding Among Women
About 40% of women without hair loss and 60% with hair loss experience a lot of hair shedding, especially those under 50 with long hair.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 20M with Excessive Shedding: 4 Months on Finasteride, Inconsistent Minoxidil Use
A 20-year-old male experiencing hair loss since age 17 has been using 1mg finasteride for four months and inconsistently used 5% topical minoxidil for three months. He is experiencing increased shedding and questions whether it's due to stopping minoxidil or if finasteride is ineffective.
community How much hair loss in the shower is actually normal? My experience + what helped
Hair shedding in the shower is normal, with 50-100 strands lost daily, but excessive shedding may indicate issues like low iron. Treatments like gentle hair care, iron supplements, and medications like minoxidil and finasteride can help reduce hair loss.
community ACV Shampoo Bar
The conversation discusses using an apple cider vinegar shampoo bar as an alternative to Nizoral 2% ketoconazole due to excessive shedding. Users also mention starting minoxidil and considering finasteride, while exploring natural shampoo options to reduce scalp irritation and hair loss.
community People with ALOT of shedding on Finastride : My 1.5 year thoughts and UPDATE
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 On Dutasteride 0.5mg ED for almost 2 years. Increasingly shedding hair for more than 5 months.
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.