Iam on regaine 2% , 18 sprays once daily, science 3 weeks for telogen effluvium. Excessive shedding every time i use it and now hairs are getting very thin. But there are new hairs growing throughout.should I continue? Or lower the dose? Or stop it?
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Studies show finasteride helps the temples (and crown) in men under age 40. In men over 40, it mainly helps the vertex.Finasteride overall helps the crown more.Finasteride effects may diminish a bit over time (especially after 5-7 yrs). But the important thing to know is that it is still w...
Our scalps are similar to our skin in that it is made up of layers of dermis. Our scalps are even more prone to infection than the rest of our skin due to the natural secretion of sebum and the hair covering, which can not only hide wounds but make them worse. It’s great to hear the infection h...
I can't say what is happening without knowing more and seeing the scalp up close. However, one principle usually holds true in situations like this and that is that shaving did not directly cause the changes you are seeing. Shaving only made the apparent differences in hair growth in different ...