Struggling with TE since February 2023. Ever since losing about 300-600 hairs a day continuously. Possible trigger: stopping birth control. I have lots of new hair and my hair grows fast. However, I noticed that I'm shedding my new growth. Lots of hairs between 3 and 10 cm. Trichoscopy showed no sign atm for AGA. Hair that sheds is thick. Even though I'm shedding still about the same amount, does it mean that it is resolving? Or is my hair still being pushed into telogen phase?
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I understand how frustrating it can be to see increased shedding, especially after you've been on a stable regimen for so long. When increasing the dose of finasteride, it’s pretty common to experience more shedding, as your hair follicles may be transitioning into a new growth cycle. This can p...
Most males with such a short duration of treatment will experience a return to prior levels of hair density within 6-8 months. However, not all. I would estimate that 80 % of males with AGA at baseline with severe scalp traumatic injury (bleeding, prolonged erythema) will feel like they are back...
Hello and thank you for your question. I would recommend you take a low dose of Minoxidil orally. You should see better results. Best of luck to you.
Dr. T
