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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Systematic Approach to Hair Loss in Women
A systematic approach is crucial for managing hair loss in women.
research Telogen Effluvium: Is There a Need for a New Classification
The paper suggests improving diagnosis and treatment of telogen effluvium but does not recommend a new classification system.
research Drug-Induced Hair Loss: Analysis of the Food and Drug Administration’s Adverse Events Reporting System Database
Certain medications, including some immune drugs, contraceptives, and hair loss treatments, are often linked to hair loss.
research The Hair Shedding Visual Scale: A Quick Tool to Assess Hair Loss in Women
The new visual scale is a quick and effective way to measure hair loss in women.
research Prevention of Temporal Alopecia Following Rhytidectomy: The Prophylactic Use of Minoxidil. A Study of 60 Patients
Using minoxidil before and after facelift surgery can effectively prevent temporary hair loss without causing other complications.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity M20 - Thick hairline totally demolished during topical Minoxidil shedding (stringy, weak, density loss, see through)
Stefano, a 20-year-old male, experienced significant hairline shedding and thinning after using topical Minoxidil, along with rosemary/jojoba oil, biotin tablets, caffeine shampoo, and a dermaroller. He is uncertain whether to continue the treatment in hopes of regrowth or stop and potentially return to his original hair condition, while a reply suggests using finasteride or dutasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss.
community 19M Recovering from minoxidil shedding, some more pics
A 19-year-old male shared progress pictures showing hair loss and regrowth after using minoxidil and dutasteride. He also mentioned experiencing hair growth on his face and is taking accutane for his skin.
community 19M Am i recovering from the minoxidil shedding?
A user shared progress pictures showing hair recovery after minoxidil shedding. They are also using dutasteride and expect further improvements in the coming months.
community (1 month pyrilutamide results) what I noticed: massive shedding phase around week 2. it was worse than finasteride and minoxidil shedding. no side effects other than headache the first time I applied it. I feel like it's working but still too soon to tell.
The user experienced significant hair shedding in the second week of using pyrilutamide, more so than with finasteride and minoxidil, and reported a headache after the first application. They believe the treatment may be working but acknowledge it's too early to confirm results.
community 19M Am i a minoxidil hyper responder?
A 19-year-old using topical minoxidil and dutasteride reports significant hair growth and shedding. Minoxidil caused new facial hair growth, and the user hopes for thicker hair regrowth.