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Why am I shedding short, non-miniaturized hairs?

bluenotredMay 3, 2018
I've had multiple bouts of TE over the last 4 years. I can see and feel the regrowth (they don't start thin, but are prickly and stiff - when I put my fingers on my scalp I can feel them all over my head, not just the MPB areas)). I'm not showing any signs of miniaturization in the hairs I've got or the hairs I'm shedding. No recession anywhere. I'm only shedding really short, stiff hairs. Is this just the long recovery process for multiple bouts of TE? I can't figure out what's going on.

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Sara Wasserbauer, MD - Account Suspended

You should definitely set up an appointment with a hair restoration specialist. They can check to see if you have miniaturization or what might be going on. There are a number of options they can give you non surgical that will help greatly.

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Judging by the pictures provided, the best advice I can give you is to do your research and seek a reputable and experienced hair restoration surgeon for a thorough in-person evaluation. With that said, I don't believe you should chalk this up to just being related to stress because a few blood...

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I think the key question is whether you have CTE or AGA or both CTE + AGA. The options are all a bit different.  You may wish to see a dermatologist. There are options for higher doses of antiandrogens, oral minoxidil or higher doses of topical minoxidil or other treatments. If it’s only been 6 ...

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