So I know that I am experiencing receding/thinning hair however the last 2 years I have noticed my hair texture has become extremely dull, brittle, and frizzy to the point where it is virtually impossible to style. It no longer has any weight or movement.
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The shedding you described before starting finasteride could have been due to both androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and a possible overlap with telogen effluvium (TE), as TE often accelerates hair loss in those with AGA. AGA causes gradual thinning and miniaturization of hair follicles,...
Thank you for your question. Scalp atrophy and hair shedding following steroid injections can occur, although it’s uncommon. Hair regrowth in these areas is possible but depends on the extent of atrophy and the health of the surrounding follicles. It’s important to stop any treatments cau...
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SSRIs do not directly trigger androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or your genetic predisposition to male pattern baldness. However, they can occasionally cause telogen effluvium (TE), a temporary shedding that might make AGA more noticeable. TE does not typically cause a receding hairline but...
