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Stress hairloss & DHT

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Adelia401

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I've been going through a very stressful time the last 3 weeks and noticed some shedding. I'm aware of the stress condition of telogen effluvium and that hair usually grows back. However, for those who have male pattern baldness, will hairloss from elevated DHT levels due to stress grow back? Or is the hair follicle dead at that point as with standard male pattern baldness. I have been using a minoxidil/finasteride topical for the past 2 years and have had positive results.
 
Understanding Hair

Understanding Hair

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Hello Adelia401, it´s more to do with an imbalance in the hair growth cycle that causes an increase in shedding. The number of hair follicles that are growing reduces, which increases hair shedding. This may effect weaker, miniaturised hairs and they are less likely to regrow, or the growth phase reduced. As a result, it would impact on the hair loss pattern and how it was progressing.
 
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Adelia401

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Thanks for the reply. I will continue to use my minox/finasteride topical and hope that there can be some regrowth.
 
scottishwilley

scottishwilley

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It’s great to hear that you’re continuing your minoxidil/finasteride treatment. Stress-related shedding can take some time, but with consistent use, there’s a good chance of regrowth.
 
mia8wilson

mia8wilson

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Stress-induced hair loss and DHT (dihydrotestosterone) are two common factors that contribute to thinning hair and hair loss. Stress can disrupt the hair growth cycle, leading to shedding, while DHT—a hormone linked to genetics—can shrink hair follicles, causing permanent hair thinning, particularly in men. Understanding these causes can help in finding the right solutions for managing and preventing hair loss.
 
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mania

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While stress itself doesn't straightforwardly expand DHT levels, it can in a roundabout way add to balding by driving hair follicles into a resting stage, a cycle called telogen exhaust, which can be exacerbated by existing high DHT levels, a chemical connected to male example sparseness; subsequently, encountering huge pressure while previously having hereditary inclination to high DHT can prompt observable going bald
 
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