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    GlossarySevere Hair Loss

    excessive shedding of hair beyond normal daily loss

    Severe Hair Loss, also known as Extreme Hair Loss or Significant Hair Loss, refers to an excessive shedding of hair that goes beyond the normal daily loss of 50-100 strands. This condition can result from various factors, including genetics, hormonal imbalances, medical conditions like alopecia areata, nutritional deficiencies, or stress. It often leads to noticeable thinning or bald patches and may require medical intervention to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.

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      community Severe Hair loss after stopping Rogaine

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 32-year-old male experienced severe hair loss after stopping Rogaine and is considering restarting it along with topical Finasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo due to concerns about oral Finasteride causing gynecomastia. Users suggest that stopping Minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss and recommend Finasteride for better results.

      community Hormones and hair loss (23F)

       7 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss, possibly due to telogen effluvium, after stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes. They are using Nizoral and supplements but are considering hormonal treatments like spironolactone despite previous side effects.

      community Can scalp buildup Cause hair loss?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding while on finasteride and plans to start using ketoconazole shampoo to address a greasy, waxy scalp buildup. They are seeking additional advice for managing hair loss.

      community Seeking Advice: Unusual Hair Loss at 31 Years Old - Any Insights? (M)

      in Chat  15 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hair loss is now experiencing unusual hair loss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.