I am hearing conflicting information on this. Once CTE, TE or acute TE have fully subsided, provided no underlying condition exists like AGA or other condition that may cause hair loss, does hair typically return to its former density, or somewhat close? Or would the hair regain only partial density over time? Or is this dependent on the individual? Are there any data or studies that shed light on this question?
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July 26, 2016
Answer: If you have telogen effluvium it will subside eventually and you will have regrowth. In some cases it is not completely reverse
Short thin hairs may be present for a few reasons. One would need to see the scalp to determine which it is. First, short hairs may be the expected regrowing hairs that occurs in anyone after shedding. Over time, those hairs become longer and thicker elongating by 1 cm each and every month. Sec...
I would not use Minoxidil if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as there is some systemic absorption of topical Minoxidil. Topical solutions of finasteride and progesterone are not proven to be effective for hair loss treatment.