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Glossary Hair Loss Progression

gradual thinning or shedding of hair over time

Hair Loss Progression refers to the gradual process by which an individual loses hair over time, often following a predictable pattern. This can be due to various factors such as genetics, hormonal changes, medical conditions, or environmental influences. For example, in androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness), hair loss typically starts at the temples and crown, eventually leading to more extensive thinning or baldness. Understanding the stages of hair loss progression can help in diagnosing the underlying cause and determining appropriate treatment options.

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Progression of Hair Loss in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: Long-Term Controlled Observational Data in Placebo-Treated Patients

research Progression of hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss): long-term (5-year) controlled observational data in placebo-treated patients.

9 citations , December 2008

In this study, untreated men with androgenetic alopecia continued to experience progressive hair loss over a 5-year period, with a significant decline in hair density observed in the placebo group.

research Divergent progression pathways in male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss: Trichoscopic perspectives

January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study suggests that male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss follow distinct progression pathways, characterized by different trichoscopic patterns related to hair diameter and follicular unit changes.

research The Progressive Loss Risk Scale for Hair Restoration Surgery

1 citations , April 2022 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This article introduces the Progressive Loss (PL) Scale, aimed at helping physicians communicate the long-term cosmetic risks of hair restoration surgery to patients.

research 459 Estetrol prevents catagen progression in healthy and female pattern hair loss hair follicles ex vivo

November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Estetrol may help prevent hair loss and support hair growth in women.

Correction to 'Divergent Progression Pathways in Male Androgenetic Alopecia and Female Pattern Hair Loss: Trichoscopic Perspectives'

research Correction to “Divergent progression pathways in male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss: Trichoscopic perspectives”

June 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

The document corrects errors in a table about hair loss in women.

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community Hair loss still progressing despite finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and trying RU58841. What next?

18 upvotes 2 months ago

Despite using finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841, hair loss continues to progress. Options considered include increasing dutasteride or minoxidil doses, adding topical treatments, and exploring other potential causes of hair loss.

community My progression as a female with female hair loss

48 upvotes 1 year ago

A 30-year-old female shares her positive progress with hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and vitamins, after experiencing hair loss since her early 20s. She mentions using a product with a natural DHT blocker and emphasizes the importance of checking vitamin and iron levels.

community Trying to understand severe shedding and progressive density loss after a successful hair transplant

8 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user is experiencing severe shedding and progressive hair density loss after a successful hair transplant, despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp treatments. Suggestions include trying stronger treatments like oral dutasteride, topical RU58841, and higher doses of oral minoxidil.

community Doing everything I can, even stopped hairloss progression, still unsatisfied.

4 upvotes 1 month ago

A 20-year-old male has been using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling to stop hair loss, achieving stabilization but no regrowth. He is considering a hair transplant and is struggling with the mental impact of his hair loss obsession.

community My 2 Year Hairloss Experience

11 upvotes 5 years ago

The user experienced hair loss improvement using finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, and dermastamping over two years, progressing from a diffuse NW3-3.5 to a thicker NW2.5. They advise starting treatment early, enduring shedding phases, and avoiding excessive time on forums.

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learn Fluridil

How long does it take to see results with Fluridil in progressive hair loss? No published study measures how long fluridil takes to show a visible change; the single double-blind trial (43 men, 2% fluridil) reported a rise in the proportion of hairs in the growth phase at three and nine months, and community reports describe stabilization rather than regrowth.