Does hair lost from retrograde alopecia (potentially) caused by nutrient deficiency/thyroid imbalance eventually grow back once corrected? Or is lifetime finasteride/minoxidil needed?
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Hi! Thank you for your question regarding thinning hair and recent stress. One great treatment that is low risk and great for your age is PRP. PRP, or Platelet-Rich Plasma, stimulates hair growth and address concerns of hair loss or thinning hair. The PRP treatment has little to no downtime. In...
Your continuous hair loss may be caused by several factors.There is no guarantee that hair loss treatments will stop your hair loss 100 per cent, so you may continue to lose hair while you are taking them.Additionally, finasteride treatment can cause shedding after a few months.To get a...
According to some studies, finasteride and dutasteride might affect metabolism and could reduce the body's response to insulin, an early sign of type 2 diabetes. Men who start these drugs may need additional monitoring, especially if they have other risk factors for type 2 diabetes.