I am an East-Asian female (60's) and broke my ribs in SEP 2017. I shed immediately and by OCT, lost ~40% of my hair. The shedding was all over. I called a hair loss clinic and they said that it's telogen effluvium, over the phone. Here is my timeline: Early SEP 2017: Broken Ribs Mid OCT 2017: Ribs healed / lost 40% of hair Early NOV 2017: Started on anti-hair loss shampoo and biotin Mid NOV 2017: Started on 5% minodixil Mid JAN 2018: Shedding has stopped
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February 13, 2018
Answer: It may take six to twelve months to appreciate some growth after hair loss from telogen effluvium.
I would need to know more and examine the area to really determine if it’s related or not. It is possible, yes.A few years ago Dermatologists from India described a new side effect from minoxidil - specifically a vibration-like sensation/tremor over the lips and around the lips. Given the simi...
Minoxidil and Finasteride are very good for hair growth. The results will be present after 4-5 months of usage. İf you want to see further ımprovements you need to keep using those around a year.