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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
learn Spironolactone
powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
learn Hair Fibers
cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker
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research Telogen Effluvium: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Telogen Effluvium is a condition causing excessive hair loss due to stress, illness, drugs, or hormonal changes, and can be treated with specific products or naturally resolves after 3-4 years.
research Thiol/Disulfide Homeostasis in Patients with Telogen Effluvium: Is Oxidative Stress Important in the Pathogenesis of Telogen Effluvium?
Oxidative stress is likely important in causing telogen effluvium, and antioxidants might help treat it.
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 Telogen Effluvium: Is There a Need for a New Classification
The paper suggests improving diagnosis and treatment of telogen effluvium but does not recommend a new classification system.
research A Single-Blind Randomized Control Study to Evaluate the Effect of Wiesbaden Dilution 30C in the Treatment of Telogen Effluvium
Wiesbaden 30C effectively reduces hair fall and improves hair growth in young adults with Telogen Effluvium.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Experiment on the effect of calf raises on shedding rate. Volunteers needed.
Volunteers using finasteride and minoxidil are needed to test if intense calf raises increase hair shedding. The goal is to see if overexertion of leg muscles affects hair loss.
community started using minoxidil and my hair fall has stopped almost completely
A user started using minoxidil and noticed a significant reduction in hair fall after two days. Other users expressed skepticism, suggesting that results typically take longer and may initially increase hair shedding.
community Take A Vitamin D Blood Test!!!
Low Vitamin D can cause hair shedding, and taking 5000 IU of Vitamin D daily reduced shedding significantly. Vitamin D deficiency is common and correcting it can benefit overall health.
community My DHT levels have increased after taking 0.25mg Fin for 47 days!
A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.
community Second shed, non-stop flaking, itching
The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase and increased flaking and itching while using minoxidil 5% nightly and microneedling every two weeks, with needle length increasing over time. Other users suggest the hair loss may continue without the use of finasteride.