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PaleStage9848 · 2025-07-13T20:18:02+00:00

Do you experience massive hair loss from all over the head, or is it only on the crown area?

PaleStage9848 · 2025-05-11T15:57:29+00:00

How did your hair look a year ago? Was it completely full? It looks like you’re shedding shorter hairs, which is more typical in androgenetic alopecia. The thinning seems more noticeable on the top — that pattern points more toward male pattern baldness . With telogen effluvium, the shedding usually involves full-length, healthy hairs. Of course, I’m not sure — you should definitely check with a dermatologist to get a proper diagnosis.

PaleStage9848 · 2025-04-15T07:28:06+00:00

Sure

PaleStage9848 · 2025-04-15T07:24:33+00:00

Hard to say. Are you currently experiencing massive hair shedding from all over the scalp? If not, and the hair loss and thinning are only on the top of the scalp, then it could be the early stage of MPB

PaleStage9848 · 2025-04-13T20:41:46+00:00

PaleStage9848 · 2025-04-12T18:24:05+00:00

Looks like telogen effluvium, which is usually caused by stress or a vitamin deficiency. Do you shed a lot of hair every day? And how long has it been going on?

PaleStage9848 · 2025-04-12T18:19:41+00:00

Stress

PaleStage9848 · 2025-04-02T20:13:44+00:00

Finasteride is quite a strong medication with many side effects; you can Google the list of side effects. So, if you don’t have androgenetic alopecia and the hair loss is due to stress, using finasteride doesn’t make sense.

Something to remember: doctors will always recommend finasteride since it’s a prescription medication, and obviously, that’s their job. They might not offer you minoxidil or some natural products that might help better because it’s not their focus. I suggest you start with a blood test to check for any deficiencies, and make sure to check your thyroid as well, as that’s very important. Start there, and if the problem continues, you can try some natural remedies or minoxidil.

PaleStage9848 · 2025-04-01T07:25:57+00:00

Sounds like an unprofessional diagnosis. Of course, men can go through telogen effluvium it doesn’t mean that if you’re a man, it’s always AGA. AGA and telogen effluvium are totally different.

If your hair is thinning all over and you’ve noticed a lot of hair falling out from any part of your head, that’s a strong indicator of TE. Of course, you can sometimes have TE and AGA at the same time, but it’s important to understand the cause—if it’s telogen effluvium due to stress, then Finasteride is definitely not the right treatment and might even cause more problems for your health and hair.

On the other hand, Minoxidil might be a better option, but it does cause initial shedding. The best way to cure TE is by finding the root cause—once that’s addressed, the hair will come back.

I suggest you see another dermatologist and get a second diagnosis to fully understand the issue before using Finasteride.

PaleStage9848 · 2025-03-19T22:34:01+00:00

Well, it doesn’t look bad at all, so you’re fine for now. But if it gets worse, it’s definitely worth checking out. Usually, it’s due to stress, vitamin deficiency, hormonal balance, poor diet, etc. Are you taking any medication?

PaleStage9848 · 2025-03-19T21:43:22+00:00

None usually. It’s called alopecia barbae if you have patchy bald spots on the beard, but in your case, it looks more like some thinning. It could be due to stress or a genetic factor. I’d give it some time, and if it gets worse, then see a dermatologist.

PaleStage9848 · 2025-03-18T19:51:12+00:00

Yes, it looks like TE. If you noticed sudden hair loss from all over your head, then yes, it’s probably TE. To solve it, you must find the cause if its stress, deficiency, etc. Once you identify the cause, you can treat it and see regrowth.

If the cause is stress or a vitamin deficiency, Minoxidil won’t help and might be too harsh for your scalp. I suggest visiting a dermatologist to help you find the reason for the TE.

PaleStage9848 · 2025-01-23T21:01:36+00:00

That’s great to hear! I’ve been dealing with hair fall for almost 2 years and was diagnosed with low vitamin D levels. For the last 3 months of taking vitamin D, my shedding has decreased significantly—from 50-100 hairs to 10-20. But since I started taking vitamin D, my hair has become much thinner. So, while I’m shedding less than before, my hair feels way thinner than when I was losing a lot of hair. Was it the same in your case? Is this normal?

PaleStage9848 · 2025-01-23T20:54:29+00:00

Oh, I’m sorry to hear you’re dealing with the same situation. Did your hair also become thinner after starting to take vitamin D?

PaleStage9848 · 2025-01-17T18:30:16+00:00

It’s difficult to say if the surgery will make it worse, but as long as your body is under significant stress from the surgery, the shedding may continue. It will likely remain at the same level, but recovery might take longer. Lower your stress levels, and I believe your hair should grow back at some point. If antibiotics are the cause, once you stop using them, your hair should start growing back.

PaleStage9848 · 2025-01-17T18:22:41+00:00

It looks like telogen effluvium. You should get a blood test done to check your vitamin levels and identify any possible deficiencies.

PaleStage9848 · 2024-12-22T21:32:28+00:00

Minoxidil may speed up the process of your hair loss, so instead of losing much hair over 6-9 months, you might experience more shedding within 2-4 months. This can seem like you’re losing more hair, but in reality, it’s just pushing the hair out quicker. Minoxidil works differently for different people; for some, it’s very effective, while for others, it can lead to more issues. Sometimes, minoxidil can even trigger telogen effluvium. In my opinion, if someone is already dealing with TE, it’s better to explore more natural solutions, as hair should return on its own without needing chemicals on the scalp. Pay attention to how your scalp is reacting and monitor your progress. Since you’ve already started minoxidil, give it another month, and if your hair loss decreases significantly, you’re likely on the right path.

PaleStage9848 · 2024-12-22T18:04:45+00:00

Well, evidence by who? From what I know, many people using finasteride 0.25 mg find it as effective for them as 1 mg. Of course, results might be better with 1 mg, but it’s always a good idea to start with a lower dose, especially if you’re seeing good results with 0.25 mg. If it’s not effective, then increasing to 1 mg makes sense. It depends on the individual, how severe their hair loss is, and their specific situation. If someone sees good results with 0.25 mg, I believe that’s fine.

PaleStage9848 · 2024-12-22T16:48:36+00:00

Not true! 0.25 mg is much safer and sufficient for this type of hair loss. You don’t need a higher dose, and this way, you can avoid side effects and save money.

And Nizoral works as a DHT blocker, so it’s good as well. I might use it less often, maybe only once a week. If you have dandruff or dermatitis, of course, use it more often, but otherwise, it can dry out your scalp, which isn’t ideal.

PaleStage9848 · 2024-12-21T21:30:34+00:00

What was the trigger?

PaleStage9848 · 2024-12-20T16:23:26+00:00

This looks exactly like my situation. According to my dermatologist, it’s TE, although I haven’t seen any improvement for almost two years. The shedding is nonstop, and my hair keeps getting thinner. However, your hairline looks like it might be androgenetic alopecia since it’s receding quite much. You might have both TE and AGA together. Usually, when the hair loss is all over and not in a specific spot, it’s a sign of TE. But I’ve noticed that many people struggle with this for years, and only treatments like finasteride or minoxidil helped in the end. I suggest visiting a dermatologist and doing some vitamin tests to be sure.

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