Noticed my hair was super thin June of this year. I believe it was telogen effluvium caused by a very stressful event 3 months prior. It is now almost November and hair is still just as thin as in June, if not thinner. I don't know if its still falling out but I certainly don't notice any regrowth. If I shave my head will it encourage regrowth faster? Will it stop shedding (if it is still shedding) faster then if I don't shave?
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Yes, if you stop taking finasteride you will lose your results. I suggest a consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist with experience in hair restoration and maintenance. Some great options for hair restoration and maintenance are prp injections which can stimulate hair growth. Hope this helps.
The cowlick area of ones scalp can sometimes look thin just because of the fact that you can see scalp due to the direction change of the hair in that area. The only way to tell for sure if this is balding is to actually measure the caliber of the hairs as that is how male pattern hair...
Dear Pastafanatic99,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. I suggest that you start Finasteride and Minoxidil, as they are the only two medications for hair loss approved by the FDA. For women of child-bearing age, I use spironolactone instead of finasteride. Both medications have...