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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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research Crash Dieter's Hair Loss
Rapid weight loss can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back.
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A drug helped quickly reduce a movement disorder, experts debated the severity of Raynaud phenomenon, and rapid weight loss was linked to temporary hair loss with good recovery.
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Doctors disagree on whether Raynaud phenomenon often leads to serious diseases, but agree that patients should be monitored for possible progression while being reassured. Rapid weight loss may cause hair loss.
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Amphetamines may not directly cause hair loss.
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Amphetamines may not directly cause hair loss, as the type of thinning seen with their use differs from severe alopecia.
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community M22:Hair Query. Advice Needed
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9 months ago Rapid weight loss led to hair thinning and shedding. Suggested treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and CBD with MCT oil.
community Hair Loss After 15kg Weight Loss, Fin+Microneedling for 2.5 Months, Seeking Advice
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1 month ago Rapid weight loss may have triggered increased hair shedding. Continuing with finasteride, microneedling, a healthy diet, and supplements like MSM and vitamin B is advised, but results may take 6-12 months.
community 31M - major hair shedding after weight loss + stopping vitamins — help!
A 31-year-old male experienced hair shedding after rapid weight loss and stopping vitamins, despite using minoxidil and other supplements. He is considering Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil instead of finasteride due to trying for kids, and is concerned about high ferritin and DHEAS levels.
community Hair loss recover with topical Fin/Min treatment.
A 42-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using a topical treatment of finasteride, ketoconazole, and minoxidil, noticing increased hair density and reduced hair loss over a year. He plans to switch to oral finasteride and continue using topical minoxidil, with a dermatologist's guidance.
community Will Finasteride/Dutasteride Work for me ?
A 24-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil after noticing low levels of Vitamin D, iron, and testosterone. Users discuss the effectiveness of these treatments and the importance of consulting a dermatologist, while also mentioning potential side effects of finasteride.