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research Telogen Effluvium: A Common Hair Loss Condition
Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition where many hairs enter the resting phase, often not noticeable until significant loss occurs, and treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
research Novel Cycle Changes in Scalp Hair Are Caused by Etretinate Therapy
Etretinate therapy can cause hair loss by disrupting the hair growth cycle.
research Use of Topical Minoxidil as a Possible Adjunct to Hair Transplant Surgery
Minoxidil may help hair growth after transplant surgery.
research Formulation of Sodium Valproate Nanospanlastics as a Promising Approach for Drug Repurposing in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Sodium Valproate nanospanlastics could be a safe and effective treatment for Androgenic Alopecia, with fewer side effects than minoxidil.
research Promotion of Anagen, Increased Hair Density, and Reduction of Hair Fall in a Clinical Setting Following Identification of FGF5-Inhibiting Compounds via a Novel 2-Stage Process
New compounds were found to help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.
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5 / 712 resultscommunity Sharing my dut shed story in case anyone else is going through something similar (No initial shed, then first shed started after 9 months)
A user shared their experience with hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride. They saw initial hair thickening, experienced shedding after 9 months, but the shedding has now stopped, and their hair is thick again.
community Second shed and what I have learned (don't worry!)
A 25-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% minoxidil for 9.5 months despite an initial shed and a second shedding phase lasting 3.5 months. They encourage others to persist with minoxidil treatment through shedding as regrowth can occur.
community Shedding again on oral minoxidil, any advice would be really appreciated!
User started oral minoxidil 2.5mg in September 2022, experienced initial shedding, then reduced shedding, but now shedding increased again after 8 months. User is a 43-year-old female also on Spironolactone, seeking advice.
community regrowth afrer shed on dutasteride?
User experienced hair loss after starting dutasteride, but saw regrowth with finasteride. They wonder if dutasteride can cause initial shedding but eventually lead to hair regrowth.
community Those who experienced a big shed and stuck to their routine long term (1yr+) - Did a big shed truly mean you got good results down the line?
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling, and the experience of shedding hair as a potential sign of treatment effectiveness. Some users report positive results after initial shedding, while others express concerns about long-term hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments.