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4 / 4 resultslearn Finasteride
Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
learn Vitamin D
vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little
learn Estradiol
an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatology: Boon or Bane?
Platelet-rich plasma might help with hair growth and skin conditions, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness and safety.
research Serum Ferritin Levels and Diffuse Hair Loss—A Correlation
Low serum ferritin levels are significantly linked to diffuse hair loss.
research Some Thoughts: Scattered Hair and There!
Dr. Shyam B Verma encourages more scientific research on hair disorders and criticizes the unscientific hair care market in India.
research Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss in Women: A Case-Control Study with Clinical Correlation of Serum Iron Profile and Thyroid Function
Serum iron levels should be checked, not just hemoglobin, for chronic diffuse hair loss in women.
research There Is No Clear Association Between Low Serum Ferritin And Chronic Diffuse Telogen Hair Loss
Low iron levels are not directly linked to chronic hair loss and iron supplements may not help.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Correlation between topical retinoids and diffuse hair loss
Excess Vitamin A and topical retinoids can cause diffuse hair shedding. The user suspects their chronic telogen effluvium may be linked to using adapalene, a topical retinoid.
community My story: Trying to halt diffuse hair loss for past couple of years but got acute hair fall after quitting minoxidil and finasteride on my dermatologist recommendation
A 22-year-old man experienced significant hair loss after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, causing emotional distress. He resumed these treatments and is considering dutasteride and microneedling to manage his hair loss.
community Calling out *diffuse thinners* here -- Have you ruled out other factors?
Diffuse hair loss is often linked to genetics but can also be due to health issues like thyroid problems and low vitamin or iron levels. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some seeing improvements after addressing health issues.
community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.
community Is there any chance of improvement?
A 19-year-old experiencing severe hair loss since 16 is using a treatment regimen of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical solution, 3% procapil hair serum, and 0.5 mg dutasteride daily. They are concerned about the effectiveness and potential shedding phase, with advice suggesting noticeable changes in 6 to 8 months.