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21 y/o male diagnosed with chronic telogen effluvium. Should I start rogaine (2-5%) until I can resolve the trigger? (photos)

2 years ago I had a handful of emotionally traumatic events that all happened at once. 4 months later I noticed a large amount of shedding in the shower and on my bed sheets. One of the events (the main stressor) is still a constant part of my daily life today. Ive experienced heart problems due to the stress. Now the shedding still persists in waves mostly after stressful events, especially when about the stressor. Should I begin rogaine? What regiment should i use (2% or 5%, foam or liquid)?

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Chronic TE in 21 M

February 10th, 2017
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True chronic telogen effluvium is rare in men 21 years of age. Acute telogen effluvium or back to back acute telogen effluvium is possible and so is male pattern balding that mimics telogen effluvium. Chronic idiopathic telogen effluvium is rare in 21 year old men. I would encourage you to see a hair specialists. 

Web reference: http://donovanmedical.com/hair-blog/2016/12/9/chronic-telogen-effluvium

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
February 10th, 2017

Chronic TE in 21 M

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True chronic telogen effluvium is rare in men 21 years of age. Acute telogen effluvium or back to back acute telogen effluvium is possible and so is male pattern balding that mimics telogen effluvium. Chronic idiopathic telogen effluvium is rare in 21 year old men. I would encourage you to see a hair specialists. 

Learn more: http://donovanmedical.com/hair-blog/2016/12/9/chronic-telogen-effluvium

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD

If you have hair loss and would like a treatment options, see a doctor for a proper examination. Your doctor can give you

October 8th, 2016
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If you have hair loss and would like a treatment options, see a doctor for a proper examination.  Your doctor can give you a better assessment and a treatment plan.

Web reference: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

October 8th, 2016

If you have hair loss and would like a treatment options, see a doctor for a proper examination. Your doctor can give you

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If you have hair loss and would like a treatment options, see a doctor for a proper examination.  Your doctor can give you a better assessment and a treatment plan.

Learn more: https://newhair.com/resources/

Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

chronic telogen effluvium

October 2nd, 2016
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%5 minox may help you but more important please stay away from your accused stress. After you get ride off any kind of stress that causes hair loss and posibility of AGA  you may start to appropriate treatment.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
Turkey Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 11 reviews

October 2nd, 2016

chronic telogen effluvium

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%5 minox may help you but more important please stay away from your accused stress. After you get ride off any kind of stress that causes hair loss and posibility of AGA  you may start to appropriate treatment.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
Turkey Plastic Surgeon

CTE?

September 29th, 2016
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You must be sure that you are having CTE and not male pattern balding which is far more common in young men. Treatment with minoxidil is not very effective

William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

September 29th, 2016

CTE?

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You must be sure that you are having CTE and not male pattern balding which is far more common in young men. Treatment with minoxidil is not very effective

William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

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