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research Chronic Telogen Effluvium and Female Pattern Hair Loss Are Separate and Distinct Forms of Alopecia: A Histomorphometric and Immunohistochemical Analysis
CTE and FPHL are different hair loss types with unique causes.
research Telogen Effluvium: New Concepts and Review
The document says there are five types of hair loss conditions and different causes, including drugs.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Comprehensive Review
Telogen effluvium is a reversible hair loss condition that requires a detailed diagnosis and often resolves on its own.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Review
Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium usually gets better within 6 months after addressing the cause.
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Women's hair loss can be due to hormonal changes and various conditions, with treatments focusing on stopping progression and managing symptoms.
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5 / 784 resultscommunity 21M Experiencing Increased Shedding After 2.5 Months on Dutasteride; Switch to Finasteride?
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1 month ago A 21-year-old experienced severe hair loss after stress and tried PRP, mesotherapy, and a topical finasteride + minoxidil solution, which was costly and inconvenient. They switched to dutasteride, experienced heavy shedding, and are considering switching to finasteride, with advice to consult a qualified doctor for further guidance.
community Reminder how little the average person knows about hair loss
How little the average person knows about hair loss and how it can be an unfairly stigmatized issue, even by people with little knowledge of it themselves. Some specific treatments that were discussed include finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyritinol, dermarolling, and diet/lifestyle changes.
community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)
HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.
community Antihistamines stop my hair loss
A user found that antihistamines stop their hair loss and related symptoms, but they experience side effects like sedation and chest pain. They are seeking alternative solutions or topical antihistamines to avoid systemic side effects.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.