research Hair shedding in women
In this study, 30% of a diverse female sample reported experiencing what they perceived as excessive hair shedding, often beginning abruptly and without an attributable cause.
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research The changes in the hair cycle during gestation and the post-partum period
In this study, changes in hair cycle phases during pregnancy and the post-partum period showed a rise in telogen rates after delivery, especially among non-breastfeeding women, but no drastic exaggerations were noted.
research Clitoral Hair Tourniquet: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
This review discusses the occurrence of hair tourniquets in children and adolescents, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting case variations by age and affected body part.
research Toe Tourniquet Syndrome in Association With Maternal Hair Loss
This case report describes the first known association between maternal telogen effluvium and hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in infants, suggesting that informing new parents about hair loss may prevent toe tourniquet syndrome.
research The Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Fallacy
This review found no significant evidence supporting postpartum telogen effluvium as a distinct condition, suggesting its incidence is uncertain and possibly negligible.
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5 / 13 resultscommunity is the reason why people are in denial about prolactin causing hair loss is the fact that prolactin is one of the hardest things to lower?
High prolactin levels can cause hair loss, and finasteride may increase prolactin. Cabergoline or Vitamin B6 might lower prolactin, but combining them with finasteride requires caution.
community Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.
Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.
community Do growth serums actually work or just stop further loss?
Hair growth serums, specifically those with minoxidil and finasteride, are discussed as potential treatments for hair loss. The effectiveness of these serums is questioned, with a focus on whether they promote regrowth or merely prevent further loss.
community SOS – The cure for women = PREGNANCY
Pregnancy can temporarily reverse hair loss in women, but attempts to mimic pregnancy hormones with treatments like contraceptive pills, spironolactone, estradiol, progesterone, finasteride, and minoxidil have been ineffective. The discussion highlights the need for research into the hormonal mechanisms of pregnancy that affect hair regrowth.
community 2.5 years Minoxidil and HRT, CPA->Lupron +Minox 5%
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.
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2 / 801 results- Is scalp micropigmentation suitable for all types of hair loss? Scalp micropigmentation is generally suitable for various types of hair loss.
- Is shedding normal after a hair transplant? Shedding is normal after a hair transplant and usually resolves within weeks.