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    GlossaryHair Wash Test (hair shedding test)

    method to count hairs shed during a single washing session

    The Hair Wash Test, also known as the hair shedding test, is a method used to assess hair loss by counting the number of hairs shed during a single washing session. Typically, individuals are instructed to wash their hair after a period of not washing it for a few days, and then collect and count the hairs that fall out. This test helps in diagnosing conditions like telogen effluvium or other forms of alopecia by providing a quantitative measure of hair shedding.

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      community How to know if shedding is from tren or minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using trenbolone and minoxidil simultaneously and experienced increased hair shedding, unsure which is causing it. Replies suggest both drugs could cause hair loss, with one advising to stop trenbolone to protect hair and another indicating minoxidil is unlikely the cause due to the timing.

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      A 25-year-old male experiencing hair shedding due to testosterone use is considering topical finasteride or RU58841 for scalp treatment while continuing minoxidil for beard growth. Topical finasteride is suggested to prevent scalp thinning without affecting beard growth.

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      An 18-year-old male is experiencing significant hair shedding, particularly from the back of his head, despite normal blood test results except for slightly low vitamin D. A dermatologist prescribed minoxidil for receding temples, but the cause of the shedding remains unclear.