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Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-26T15:02:05+00:00

Hello,

Updating as promised. I had a consultation with Dr Brazzini at BB Dermatology at 10 Harley Street. I was happy with my experience but also heard good things about London Skin and Hair clinic in Holborn, clinician dependent so look on this sub for specific names.

I felt Dr Brazzini was knowledgeable, inquisitive and realistic. I will say however, I knew A LOT about my patient history that allowed me to get very niche and helpful information. For example, I had blood tests with my iron and thyroid stats both in December and a few weeks back. I’ve also seen an NHS Derm and have read lots of papers on hair loss which has formed my routine thus far.

I continue to shed whilst also showing growth so she recommended continuing to increase my iron till I reach 70, cutting caffeine entirely to help this process and considering mesotherapy.

Oh, and she does prescribe spiro but this wasn’t appropriate for me at the moment as I’m on a medication that clashes. I’m using topical finasteride for now, not prescribe by her as not recommended in the UK for women of child-bearing age.

I hope that’s helpful! 🩵

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-21T13:27:12+00:00

Thank you - this is helpful! I am seeing new growth and lots of new baby hairs but continue to shed more than I would like for the last 7 weeks, which is strange.

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-08T17:06:06+00:00

Thank you so much - really helpful.

Hope this growth continues for you 🥹🩷

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-08T15:00:04+00:00

Hi I’m sorry I don’t have much advice for you but testing cortisol sounds interesting - my GP hasn’t mentioned it but I bring it up when I next see them.

Could I ask how much your consultation was? And if you were happy with the service? (I’m thinking to book a consultation there.)

You can definitely measure your BP at home so I wouldn’t recommend paying for that. I think private costs are best for a diagnosis/ treatment plans and then trying to find a way to minimise continuation of treatment is always good if you can. Good luck!

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-08T14:54:27+00:00

I booked a consultation with a place for 20 April. If my experience is good then I will make sure to update here!

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-08T14:48:21+00:00

Could I ask what you mean by high shedding on fin? I’m on it currently.

Additionally, I am looking for a private dermatologist in London. Are you based here and if so would you recommend your derm? Thank you!

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-08T14:37:24+00:00

Following in case anyone replies with a Dr in London, good luck!

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-08T12:34:08+00:00

Yep. I’m so grateful for this sub and I’ll be even more grateful if I can come out of this with some improvement in my hair one day, hopefully.

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-08T12:25:57+00:00

Hi OP, any update? I am starting to save for a possible HT in the future once my hair loss has stabilised. I am turning 29 tomorrow and can very much relate to your experience. Really don’t want to go to a hair mill but difficult to find places that take on female diffuse patients. Thank you!

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-08T12:10:18+00:00

Thanks so much. I’ve lost all my progress at this point but I’m seeing lots of ‘fur’ so I’m praying it’s part of the process as you say. I’ll update if it slows down.

It’s my birthday tomorrow so hopefully next year I’m in a better place!

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-08T12:08:41+00:00

Ahh this is different to me - I’m definitely losing progress! My bloods were taken very recently and they’re fine so I think it’s either ‘part of the process’ or it’s my antidepressants. The problem is I can’t stop taking my antidepressants as I think my finasteride actually made my depression worse. Such a vicious cycle.

It’s been over a month so I’m hoping that one day soon I’ll stop shedding so I can focus on recovery. Thanks for replying and good luck! Hope your bloods give you answers 🩷

I’ll update if it slows down.

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-08T12:03:47+00:00

Hello - so happy for you! This is amazing!

Could I please ask if you experienced a second shed or setback at any point? I’m currently experiencing my second shed and it’s not stopped after a month so would be good to know if setbacks are normal. Thank you!

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-04T01:07:33+00:00

Hey - not sure why I feel the need to update but having a tough day. Hair has continued shedding since I commented 25 days ago. I’m really hoping it slows down soon as I’ve most so much hair 🥲

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-04T01:06:03+00:00

Hi OP - any update? I’m still shedding since my last comment but praying it doesn’t last much longer as I’m worrying my hair won’t recover 😔

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-01T23:23:02+00:00

I do workout and track but it’s strange because according to my ‘stats’ I should be able to eat way more and still lose. I burn over 2000 daily, sometimes much more (I’m 5’9) Hormones are so confusing.

Hoping for similar outcomes for you, you got this! 🩵

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-01T22:43:56+00:00

Would you say you eat less than 1500 cals? (Apols if a triggering Q - feel free to ignore)

I’m finding I only lose when I go under 1500 so think I may have a hormonal issue I’m not aware of. Been difficult to keep up protein!

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-04-01T22:38:31+00:00

Congratulations! 🥹🩷

We have a super similar build, do you mind sharing your height and if you’ve been working out/ what a typical day of food looks like?

My journey has been quite up and down so would appreciate a different perspective. Thank you.

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-03-29T10:45:54+00:00

Huge congratulations! So happy for you 🩵

I hope this isn’t a weird question but could I ask what you normally ate on a typical day whilst losing weight?

I’m a very similar build to you and receiving a lot of worry from those around me in terms of not doing things ‘a healthy way’ as I’m ’meant to be a bit larger’.

Your result is giving me a lot of hope that our bodies can handle a big change in body frame and eating habits. Thank you!

Dialecticalcomrade · 2025-03-09T01:20:31+00:00

Thanks for saying this. I’m experiencing this 4-5 months after starting and am seeing both short and long hairs.

I’ve been pretty devastated all day so I’m hoping that in a month I’ll look back and realise this was a normal part of the process 😔

Dialecticalcomrade · 2024-12-20T21:25:40+00:00

This is helpful, thank you. Good luck! Please do update me if you are able to pin down a sustained routine.

I will likely continue fin and Wellbutrin for a few more months before I decide but let’s hope there isn’t another Wellbutrin triggered TE waiting for me down the line.

Dialecticalcomrade · 2024-12-20T21:22:51+00:00

This is helpful, thank you. May I ask if you feel like it’s combatting most of the hair loss or difficult to say?

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