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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 Comparative Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of Intradermotherapy with 0.5% Minoxidil Versus Topical Application of 5% Minoxidil Solution in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Intradermotherapy with minoxidil is as effective as topical application for treating hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Is minoxidil shedding immediately bad?
Minoxidil can cause initial shedding, which is normal and not necessarily bad. Combining minoxidil with finasteride and RU58841 may improve hair regrowth.
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 18M Experiencing Shedding and Side Effects on Finasteride 0.25mg ED
An 18-year-old has been using minoxidil since March 2024 with good results but experienced sexual side effects from topical finasteride and oral finasteride, leading to stress and heavy hair shedding. They are concerned about the side effects of finasteride, potential initial shedding, and whether stopping finasteride will worsen hair loss.
community Alfatradiol causing shedding ?
The user experienced a sudden decrease in hair density after starting alfatradiol while already using finasteride. Another user mentioned that initial shedding can occur with hair loss treatments, but it may not last long.
community Stemoxydine is the holy grail to combat minoxidil shedding
The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth after using minoxidil and stemoxydine together, despite initial shedding. They believe stemoxydine helps hair grow back faster, working well with minoxidil.