I started noticing the hair on my scalp getting thinner 6 months ago, with much more hair fall than usual. I went to see a hair loss specialist and diagnosed me with telogen effluvium. Eye brow hair also thinning. Blood tests came out clean except for a sedimentation rate of 40 (high). I noticed small and thin hair regrowing on my scalp but I'm still losing hair like crazy! Picture above is after passing my hand in my hair 20 times(very recent). Does the regrowth mean hair fall is about to stop?
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July 14, 2017
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Propecia is better for prevention and stopping future hair loss more so then regrowing hair. You should switch to an organic shampoo. You can also consider a natural DHT blocker like Saw Palmetto. Before taking any medications you should discuss this with your general physician.
You should switch to an organic shampoo. You can also consider a natural DHT blocker like Saw Palmetto. There are also medications like Finasteride (a DHT Blocker) and Minoxidil (Rogaine) that can be very helpful in maintaining you existing hair, helping to prevent future loss and even regrow...