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research Histopathological Insights Into Hair Loss in Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: Diffuse Anagen-Telogen Conversion Precedes Clinical Hair Loss Progression
Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is reversible by treating the gut issues and doesn't need steroid treatment for the hair itself.
research Immune Response Involving the Bulge Region in Addition to Telogen Conversion Contributes to Hair Loss in a Case of Atypical Drug-Induced Hypersensitivity Syndrome
Hair loss in a drug reaction case involved both a common shedding phase and an immune attack on hair follicle stem cells.
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 Phenobarbital
A woman experienced unusual hair loss and skin reactions after taking phenobarbital, but her hair grew back after treatment.
research Alopecia in Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: A Case Report
Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be due to an autoimmune response.
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5 / 637 resultscommunity On Dutasteride 0.5mg ED for almost 2 years. Increasingly shedding hair for more than 5 months.
The user experienced increased hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, despite lifestyle improvements and additional treatments like oral minoxidil and PRP. They are concerned about persistent shedding, changes in hormone levels, and potential chronic telogen effluvium, and are considering a scalp biopsy for further investigation.
community No progress from Feb 2025 to Jan 2026
The user has not seen significant progress in hair growth using topical minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin shampoo over a year. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, adding microneedling, and considering other treatments like scalp massages and blood tests.
community Update 1 year and 4 months into medication
The user has been using 1 mg of finasteride since February 2023 and started 2.5 mg of minoxidil at the beginning of the year, and is happy with the improvement in hair loss after 1 year and 4 months of treatment. They are 36 years old and noticed their hair thinning one year ago.
community Saying creatine causes loss on fin/dut makes no sense and this is why
The conversation discusses whether creatine causes hair loss for those using finasteride or dutasteride, with some suggesting creatine might increase DHT or upregulate androgen receptors, potentially leading to hair loss. Others argue the evidence is not conclusive, citing limited studies and personal anecdotes, with some avoiding creatine as a precaution.
community 9 months of minoxidil , finasteride, spironolactone, estradiol
User shared progress pictures after 9 months of using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and estradiol for hair loss. Significant regrowth was noted, especially after starting estradiol.