Hi, Male(35). I’ve been taking Finasteride since may. My hair have become thinner since starting. 1 month ago my Dr noticed that I have a lot of broken hairs just under and above my skin. She told me that it was her first time seeing something like that. My whole top scalp have hair that doesn’t grow mixed with ”normal” hair. I’m aware of shedding from Finasteride and Minoxidil, but does it really look like this? Are these hairs dying? Could anything like for example Min help with the regrowth?
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Answer: Hair Stopping Growth Right Above and Under the Scalp: What Could Be Happening?
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Yes, you can stop using Minoxidil for a week or two after getting a fresh haircut if you prefer, but it's generally recommended to maintain a...
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Having thick hair without significant hair fall is a positive sign, but concerns about a receding hairline are understandable, especially as...
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No need to worry—shaving your head against the grain, even if it caused some nicks and cuts, does not lead to permanent hair loss. Hair follicles are located well below the skin's surface, so shaving only affects the hair above the scalp. The thinning you’re noticing is likely unr...