research Letter: Telogen effluvium secondary to starvation diet
Starvation diets can cause significant hair loss.
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research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet
This report describes a case of probable telogen effluvium associated with stress and recent relocation, contributing to evidence of hair loss linked to weight reduction programs.
research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Weight Loss and Therapy With Chorionic Gonadotropin
This case report describes a 36-year-old woman experiencing telogen effluvium, noting her recent rapid weight loss and injections of chorionic gonadotropin as potential contributing factors.
research Telogen Effluvium Secondary to Starvation Diet-Reply
This report indicates that crash dieting followed by substantial weight loss may lead to hair loss, known as telogen effluvium.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium: Is it a Distinct Condition? A Systematic Review
This review determined that chronic telogen effluvium lacks a consistent definition and may often be misdiagnosed, as it could represent either early female pattern hair loss or secondary telogen effluvium without identified causes.
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5 / 219 resultscommunity Hair loss over a year following depression and taking antidepressants
A 33-year-old experienced significant hair loss after a depressive episode and taking paroxetine, possibly due to telogen effluvium or androgenic alopecia. Suggestions included reducing alcohol, considering finasteride and minoxidil, and consulting a doctor about antidepressant side effects.
community Being non responsive on dut and min
The user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is concerned about continued shedding. Suggestions include checking for nutrient deficiencies, consulting a dermatologist, and considering other potential causes like seborrheic dermatitis or telogen effluvium.
community Stop Complaining about Creatine. You're just fixated on shedding.
Creatine is unlikely to cause hair loss as it does not raise DHT levels. Hair loss is more likely due to genetics, medications, or lifestyle changes.
community My beard is getting worse since 3 months, patchy thin beard
Finasteride is likely causing beard thinning due to its anti-androgen effects, which reduce DHT levels necessary for thick facial hair. Some users suggest using minoxidil to potentially counteract this effect, while others note that stopping finasteride may allow the beard to regrow.
community The Real Reason For Hair Loss?
Hair loss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.
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3 / 801 results- Got small bald patches they say are from stress? PP405 sprays could help bring them back to life. PP405 is an experimental topical gel from Pelage Pharmaceuticals that inhibits the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier; its registered Phase 2 trial (NCT06393452) tested it once daily in 78 adults with pattern hair loss, for safety and tolerability. It is not approved, not for sale, and has not been studied in alopecia areata or stress-related shedding.
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Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.
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