community Anyone try this supplement to reduce stress-induced hair shedding?
A user is trying Relora supplements to reduce stress-induced hair shedding. They are frustrated with ongoing hair loss and are open to trying new solutions.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Microneedling-induced shedding after 5 months?
A user experienced significant hair loss after starting microneedling, despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are advised to consult a doctor as the shedding pattern is unusual and may indicate alopecia areata or other scalp conditions.
community For those who do weightlifting and experience increased balding/shedding since starting the gym
Weightlifting may increase hair shedding, possibly due to testosterone and DHT. Some users suggest using finasteride, minoxidil, or rosemary oil, while others recommend focusing on overall health and reducing stress.
community How much shedding on dutasteride is too much? Really stressed out.
The user experienced significant hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, which was attributed to telogen effluvium likely worsened by stress and an abrupt medication change. The user returned to finasteride and started oral minoxidil, resulting in hair recovery to 80-90% of its original state.
community Ray Peat: Testosterone Isn’t the Culprit, Prolactin and Cortisol Drive Hair Loss (2016)
Prolactin and cortisol are identified as key factors in hair loss, with stress hormones impacting hair shedding. Finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments, while DHT's role and individual sensitivity are significant factors.
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research COVID-19-induced hair shedding and related risk factors: A Saudi perspective
This study in Saudi Arabia found that 59.70% of participants experienced hair shedding during or after COVID-19, with significant risk factors including being female, having a history of telogen effluvium, and receiving COVID-19 antiviral treatment.
research Psychophysiological Mechanisms of Stress Impact on Hair Loss Processes
This theoretical review analyzes how stress affects hair loss through hormonal and neural pathways, indicating that knowledgeable hairdressers could help in early detection and guide clients toward medical interventions, highlighting a potential collaboration between aesthetic care and medical treatment for stress-induced alopecia.
research Hair Manifestations of Systemic Disease
This review explores hair signs related to nutrition disorders, such as thin and dyspigmented hair, without presenting new clinical findings; the authors highlight unknowns regarding underlying causes.
research Association Between Stress and Bilateral Symmetrical Alopecia in Free-Ranging Formosan Macaques (Macaca Cyclopis) in A High-Population-Density Area
This study found that stress is likely the main cause of symmetrical alopecia in Formosan macaques, with higher stress hormone levels observed in affected individuals.
research Treatment-Induced Hair Shedding (Dread Shed) Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia Therapies
This study suggests that hair shedding, often reported with minoxidil use, is poorly defined in androgenetic alopecia treatment despite its prevalence on social media, highlighting a gap in the literature.
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6 / 801 results- Could pairing Procapil with antioxidants be the power combo for stress-induced hair thinning? Procapil combined with antioxidants may effectively combat stress-induced hair thinning.
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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