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5 / 9 resultslearn Melatonin
hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
learn Osteopontin
signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
learn Caffeine
the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair
learn Alopecia Areata
autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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research Hair Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
research Association Between Stress and Bilateral Symmetrical Alopecia in Free-Ranging Formosan Macaques in a High-Population-Density Area
Stress likely causes hair loss in Formosan macaques.
research Postpartum Telogen Effluvium
Only about 20% of women have hair loss after childbirth severe enough to be considered clinically significant.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Clinically Useful Concept, With Traction Alopecia as an Example
The study concludes that traction alopecia, caused by hair styling, can help understand telogen effluvium, a condition of excessive hair loss.
research Clinical Review of 80 Patients with Alopecia Visiting a Korean Medicine Clinic
Most alopecia patients were young adults with oily scalps, often linked to stress and family history.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity People with ALOT of shedding on Finastride : My 1.5 year thoughts and UPDATE
The user experienced continuous hair shedding for 16 months while on finasteride, with periods of improvement. They also used T Gel shampoo and noticed a reduction in hair loss symptoms after 18 months, including the return of their sex drive and normal hair texture.
community 3 month progress dut
User experienced rapid thinning on crown, used dutasteride for 3 months with significant improvement. Microneedling and ketoconazole were also used, but no minoxidil or finasteride.
community 11 months on 5mg oral minoxidil
A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased body hair.
community How all hormones affect our hair follicles. Not just DHT. Take a look at this paper. Prolactin, melatonin, cortisol, progesterone, testosterone and more
The conversation discusses various factors affecting hair loss, not just DHT, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin. Some users report personal experiences with these treatments and hormone tests, while others speculate on the role of hormones like prolactin and cortisol in hair loss.
community Acute shedding episodes. Had telogen effluvium last year. Remission for a few months(thought I was over the shedding stuff 🥲). Now if I have any major stress days, THAT day I get a major shed and a few days after.
The user experiences immediate hair shedding linked to stress, unlike typical telogen effluvium, and is seeking answers. A suggestion was made to use spironolactone and topical minoxidil to address potential DHT-related shedding.