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- Is folic acid deficiency a common cause of chronic or sudden hair shedding? Folic acid deficiency can contribute to hair shedding but is not a common cause.
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5 / 801 results- Did you know omega-3 can lower scalp inflammation that leads to sudden hair loss? Omega-3 can reduce scalp inflammation, potentially preventing sudden hair loss.
- What causes hair loss in women that may lead to considering a hair transplant? Genetic factors, hormonal changes, stress, and nutritional deficiencies often cause hair loss in women.
- What is shock loss? Shock loss is temporary hair shedding after transplantation, usually resolving in 1-4 months.
- Can Vitamin D deficiency trigger excessive hair shedding? Yes, vitamin D deficiency can trigger excessive hair shedding.
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5 / 309 resultscommunity 20/F with sudden, severe shedding and hair loss. What's happening? What do I do?
A 20-year-old woman experiencing sudden, severe hair loss seeks advice on diagnosis and treatment options. Suggestions include using minoxidil and spironolactone, consulting a dermatologist, and considering stress or health factors as potential causes.
community 6 months of treatment and sudden shedding
A 28-year-old male experienced hair loss after COVID-19 and used Minoxidil with initial success, but later faced shedding again. He started Finasteride in February 2025, noticing improvements, but recent shedding has caused concern; his regimen includes Minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, red light therapy, supplements, and a healthy lifestyle.
community Sudden dutasteride and OM shed after 1.5 yrs
The user experienced significant hair shedding after 1.5 years on dutasteride and oral minoxidil, possibly due to a shedding cycle or lifestyle changes like nicotine use and creatine. Opinions vary on whether creatine contributes to hair loss, with some attributing shedding to synchronized hair cycles or genetic factors.
community Alfatradiol causing shedding ?
The user experienced a sudden decrease in hair density after starting alfatradiol while already using finasteride. Another user mentioned that initial shedding can occur with hair loss treatments, but it may not last long.
community how does a shed stop? Is it gradual or sudden?
Hair shedding can be gradual and varies daily, with some noticing less shedding over time. Treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are not mentioned in this conversation.
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research Alopecias: Practical Tips for the Management of Biopsies and Main Diagnostic Clues for General Pathologists and Dermatopathologists
This paper identifies challenges in diagnosing alopecia variants, emphasizing the importance of pathologists understanding hair follicle histology, biopsy types, and collaborating with dermatologists to improve diagnostic accuracy.
research CHRONIC TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM
This review examines chronic telogen effluvium, highlighting its distinctive features and the need for reassurance about its non-progressive nature, but reports no new clinical results.
research Colchicine Therapy for Psoriasis
Sudden weight loss can cause significant hair loss, and using colchicine on the skin for psoriasis may be unsafe.
research Telogen defluxion associated with hypersensitivity causing alopecia in a horse
A horse's sudden hair loss was caused by an allergic reaction to a coat conditioning powder.
research Efluvio telógeno
Telogen effluvium causes sudden hair loss, often due to stress or changes, and is treated by addressing the cause and offering support.