research Standardizing the 60-Second Hair Count
Men typically shed about 10 hairs in 60 seconds, and this amount doesn't increase with age.
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research Distinguishing Androgenetic Alopecia From Chronic Telogen Effluvium When Associated in the Same Patient
Shorter, thinner hairs indicate AGA, while longer, thicker hairs suggest CTE; counting and measuring shed hairs helps diagnose hair loss type.
research Results of 60-Second Timed Hair Counts in Women Aged 20–60 Years
The 60-second timed hair count is a reliable and simple way to measure hair shedding at home, showing older women tend to shed more hair than younger women.
research Distinguishing Androgenetic Alopecia From Chronic Telogen Effluvium When Associated in the Same Patient: A Simple Noninvasive Method
A simple method using the wash test and dermatoscopy can help differentiate between two hair loss conditions, androgenetic alopecia and chronic telogen effluvium.
research Distinguishing Androgenetic Alopecia From Chronic Telogen Effluvium When Associated in the Same Patient: A Simple Noninvasive Method
A simple wash test can help differentiate between two types of hair loss, and dermatoscopy should be used for further clarification.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Can toppik fibers cause hair loss?
Toppik fibers causing hair loss is questioned. Applying it may pull out already shed hairs, and user experiences oral minoxidil shedding.
community Rate my regimen: 20yo/M looking for advice
A 20 year old male discussing his hair loss regimen, which includes using topical dutasteride, rogaine, RU58841, minoxidil and Avodart pills as well as scalp massage, stabbing head with steak knife, counting shed hairs under a hair net and sending them to a lab for analysis. Suggestions from other users include scalping method and switching to saw palmetto and zinc supplements.
community Dutasteride shed Stories, better and worse , dont skip please
Dutasteride users report mixed experiences, with some experiencing significant hair shedding and others seeing improvement after initial shedding. Many users switch from finasteride to dutasteride, hoping for better results, but reactions vary widely, with some facing allergies or worsening hair loss.
community Shedding a few small hairs everyday since starting 1mg finasteride. Anyone experienced this and had regrowth?
A user started taking 1mg Finasteride daily and noticed increased hair shedding, including healthy, thin, and small hairs, but also observed new hair growth. Other users advised not to stress about shedding as it is normal when starting Finasteride and may indicate the treatment is working.
community Still shedding like crazy after 1 year on finasteride
User has been shedding hair despite using finasteride for a year, increasing the dose recently, and experiencing thin, short hairs. Other users suggest continuing treatment, seeing a dermatologist, and note that some hair loss is normal.