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      learn Stemoxydine

      chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

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      glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects

      learn Follistatin

      glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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      Telogen Effluvium: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments

      research Telogen Effluvium: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments

      18 citations, March 2016 in “Cosmetics”
      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.
      Postpartum Telogen Effluvium

      research Postpartum Telogen Effluvium

      7 citations, January 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      Only about 20% of women have hair loss after childbirth severe enough to be considered clinically significant.
      Telogen Effluvium: A Review

      research Telogen Effluvium: A Review

      70 citations, January 2015 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research”
      Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium usually gets better within 6 months after addressing the cause.
      Telogen Effluvium: A Common Form of Hair Loss

      research Telogen Effluvium: A Common Form of Hair Loss

      July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Telogen Effluvium is a common, usually reversible hair loss condition, often improved by removing the trigger and possibly treated with various products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.

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      community Should I stop or is this normal?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 10 months ago
      Increased hair fall after starting minoxidil, dutasteride, and biotin is normal. Hair may grow faster, and shaving your head is fine while on these medications.

      community Hair greed made me switch to Dut too early

      in Chat  42 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.

      community Fin/dut ONLY users, this has been my experience so far

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  97 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user has been using finasteride for hair loss since January 2023, initially seeing improvement but now experiencing increased thinning. They are considering other factors like thyroid and insulin resistance and are seeking advice from long-term finasteride users, while some suggest trying dutasteride, minoxidil, or consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.

      community My story (31 years old - male)

      in Progress Pictures  36 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 31-year-old male experienced hair thinning and initially used topical minoxidil, then switched to finasteride, which caused significant shedding. He later adopted a regimen of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and anti-dandruff shampoo, leading to positive hair growth results, though he noted increased body hair as a side effect of oral minoxidil.