Hello, I would like to ask if intermediate hairs are normal in a shed? They are the kind of thinner, yet still long hairs that come in about 1-2 out of 20 in my wash every 2 days. I do not shed telogen vellus hairs at all. Just the normal thick ones and the much less common intermediate hairs. They tend to be the same length as my hair. Is this normal?
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Thank you for your question. This is a bit tricky as it is possible to have both Androgenetic Hair loss and also have bouts of Telogen Effluvium. When using minoxidil for the first time there is a shading phase that can happen to some. We will be glad to see you virtually and discuss some...
It’s not possible to say with these photos alone. Two more things are needed: a full story and a chance to see your scalp up close. First a full story is important. You’ve given parts of it but unfortunately it’s not enough. I don’t know the age of the patient or prior medications, supplem...
The only way to properly diagnose LPP is for a clinician to know everything about the patient’s story and review the scalp up close (with magnification techniques known as trichoscopy). In your case, we don’t have photos so it’s impossible to fully answer the question in the manner it so deser...
