This case study reports a patient with post-COVID-19 diffuse alopecia who experienced gradual hair recovery to near pre-infection levels within seven months.
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February 2015 in “Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Case Reports”
This case report describes a patient with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 3 who experienced total hair regrowth following the successful control of diabetes with insulin therapy.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
This study presented a case where eyebrow hair follicles transplanted in a patient undergoing radiotherapy survived, resulting in a satisfactory and symmetrical appearance.
After severe weight loss, OP experienced hair thinning and started using minoxidil, vitamin D3, zinc, and other vitamins, noticing some improvement. OP is cautious about using finasteride but is open to dutasteride.
A 20-year-old experienced significant hair recovery in three months using a combination of topical and oral minoxidil, along with finasteride and multivitamins. Initial side effects included a perceived increase in breast size and reduced libido, but these resolved, and the user is pleased with the progress.
The user recovered from a significant hair shedding after 9 months of using finasteride and minoxidil and is considering microneedling to improve hairline and crown thickness. They plan to use a derma pen with a 0.9mm setting weekly and have experienced some flaking from liquid minoxidil.
The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including depression and anxiety, but recovered with DHT injections, sleep medication, and Ayurvedic treatments. They now maintain hair health with minoxidil, PRP therapy, and a good diet, advising against self-diagnosis and recommending consulting a doctor.
A user started balding at 17 and began hormone therapy with cyproterone and estrogel, along with minoxidil, which helped regrow hair at the front but not the back. Another user shared their experience of limited regrowth with dutasteride and minoxidil, noting that longer periods of hair loss make recovery more difficult.