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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 Addressing Androgenetic Alopecia: A Complex Disorder with a Multilateral Treatment Strategy
Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.
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5 / 729 resultscommunity 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 Survived First Monte. Shedding is real
The user is treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride every other day, daily topical minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling, and is considering using hair fibers for special occasions. There is a discussion about the initial shedding phase of minoxidil treatment and the importance of consistent photo conditions to track progress.
community Fin + topical Min + biotin for 13 weeks. I feel a lot different and many said its getting better. Saw crazy shedding for about 7-8 weeks and now almost nothing. What do you think?
The conversation discusses a user's 13-week experience using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and biotin for hair loss, noting initial shedding and subsequent improvement. Replies suggest some improvement may be visible, likely due to minoxidil, and encourage patience.
community Anecdotal Experience on Dutasteride
A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced initial shedding but later saw significant hair regrowth, especially with the addition of minoxidil. Another user switched to dutasteride without experiencing shedding or noticeable regrowth.
community 2 months Progress Minoxidil 5%, forcapil, dermarolling 1.5
The user shared progress pictures after 2 months of using Minoxidil 5%, Forcapil, and dermarolling 1.5mm. They experienced initial shedding but noticed slow hair regrowth.