research Telogen Effluvium in the New SARS-CoV-2 Era
COVID-19 and related stress may increase hair loss known as Telogen effluvium.
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research The Follicular Automaton Model: Effect of Stochasticity and Synchronization of Hair Cycles
The model showed that randomness accurately describes individual hair growth cycles and that synchronization can cause large fluctuations not seen in humans.
research Teloptosis: A Turning Point in Hair Shedding Biorhythms
Teloptosis is a key point in hair loss that could help in creating prevention-focused hair care strategies.
research Postpartum Telogen Effluvium
Only about 20% of women have hair loss after childbirth severe enough to be considered clinically significant.
research Telogen Effluvium: An Etiopathogenetic Theory
The paper suggests that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, may be a long-lasting condition triggered by stress or illness in people whose hair growth is unusually synchronized.
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5 / 12 resultscommunity Extreme shedding after ~1 year on 5% topical minoxidil — normal or problem?
A 17-year-old using 5% topical minoxidil experienced significant hair shedding after a year, possibly due to a "synchronization shed" and deficiencies in vitamin D and iron. Recommendations include continuing minoxidil, optimizing vitamin D and iron levels, and reducing tretinoin use if scalp irritation occurs.
community Oral dutasteride vs topical efficacy
The user switched from topical minoxidil/dutasteride to oral dutasteride, resulting in hair loss. They resumed topical treatment without regrowth and are considering switching to finasteride due to poor results with oral dutasteride.
community Why is there so many people claiming Dutasteride destroyed their hair?
Some people claim Dutasteride worsened their hair loss, causing concern among users. Reasons suggested include initial shedding phases, incorrect attribution to Dutasteride when other factors are involved, genetic variations affecting drug response, and the possibility of non-authentic medication.
community 1 year and 7 months on fin and started shedding this month.
The user experienced hair shedding after 1 year and 7 months on finasteride, possibly due to creatine use or a natural shedding phase. Despite concerns, they believe the shedding is temporary and expect hair to regrow thicker.
community Finasteride two years results from horrible shed
This user experienced severe hair loss, but was able to successfully treat it with finasteride over a two year period. Despite experiencing multiple shedding cycles while on the medication, Mission5896 reported that their hair continued to get thicker and stronger. Additionally, they tried both minoxidil orally and topically, but only found success with finasteride.