I'm 22 and i used finesteride and minoxidil for 6 months. It thickened my hair nicely but now i noticed i sometimes find up to 15 hairs on my pillow again. Did the medication stop working?
Answer: Hair Shedding Hello,
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January 25, 2022
Answer: Hair Regrowth / Hair Loss / Finasteride -- See an expert It is completely normal to lose an average of 100 hairs per day. Proper hair care is vital as well. Consult with your dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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January 25, 2022
Answer: Hair Regrowth / Hair Loss / Finasteride -- See an expert It is completely normal to lose an average of 100 hairs per day. Proper hair care is vital as well. Consult with your dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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January 24, 2022
Answer: I'm 22 and i used finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months. Now i find hairs on my pillow again. Did the medication stop working? There may be several reasons why you are witnessing hair loss.
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January 24, 2022
Answer: I'm 22 and i used finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months. Now i find hairs on my pillow again. Did the medication stop working? There may be several reasons why you are witnessing hair loss.
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January 18, 2022
Answer: Did finasteride and minoxidil stop working ? There are many many reasons why you are finding hairs on your pillow. It is important not to have blinders on to all the possibilities and it is also important to have a proper examination. No, if finasteride and minoxidil worked so well in just 6 months it does not just stop working like you ponder. Possibly options that you and your doctor can review are new seborrheic dermatitis flares, and various triggers of telogen effluvium like stress, low iron, thyroid problems, other medications started, new vaccinations received, and weight loss. You are going to want to go through all these factors carefully. Also your hair styling products will have different ability to pull out hairs so those need review. If you have not had blood tests done you need them so be sure to see your doctor. The exact tests you need depend on your story but include CBC, TSH, ferritin, 25 hydroxy vitamin D at the minimum. Other tests will depend on your entire medical story.
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January 18, 2022
Answer: Did finasteride and minoxidil stop working ? There are many many reasons why you are finding hairs on your pillow. It is important not to have blinders on to all the possibilities and it is also important to have a proper examination. No, if finasteride and minoxidil worked so well in just 6 months it does not just stop working like you ponder. Possibly options that you and your doctor can review are new seborrheic dermatitis flares, and various triggers of telogen effluvium like stress, low iron, thyroid problems, other medications started, new vaccinations received, and weight loss. You are going to want to go through all these factors carefully. Also your hair styling products will have different ability to pull out hairs so those need review. If you have not had blood tests done you need them so be sure to see your doctor. The exact tests you need depend on your story but include CBC, TSH, ferritin, 25 hydroxy vitamin D at the minimum. Other tests will depend on your entire medical story.
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January 24, 2022
Answer: Hair loss Thank you for your question. It is normal to lose about 100-150 strands a day and sometimes stress can induce an increase in hair shedding. However, there are instances where medications can stop working and hair loss worsens. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist or hair restoration specialist regarding your hair and questions and concerns. Take care and good luck.
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January 24, 2022
Answer: Hair loss Thank you for your question. It is normal to lose about 100-150 strands a day and sometimes stress can induce an increase in hair shedding. However, there are instances where medications can stop working and hair loss worsens. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist or hair restoration specialist regarding your hair and questions and concerns. Take care and good luck.
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