There are two common types of hair thinning, and each requires a different course of treatment.
Here’s how to know which you’re dealing with.
Hair thinning, while common, can be incredibly overwhelmingespecially if youre dealing with it for the first time.
And knowing which one youre dealing with is key to keeping your strands as healthy and full as possible.
Reactional hair thinning
What is reactional hair thinning?
This results in increased hair shedding and noticeable hair thinning.
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What causes reactional hair thinning?
Remember thestress hair lossthat seeminglyeveryonewas dealing with during and after the pandemic?
Well, that was reactional hair thinning.
With that in mind, its important to note that the effects of TE dont show up right away.
Progressive hair thinning
What is progressive hair thinning?
This is a typical symptom of androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as male or female pattern baldness.
Women experiencing androgenetic alopecia may observe scattered hair loss on the scalp rather than a distinct receding hairline.
Thinning usually happens later in life, typically after menopause.
What causes progressive hair thinning?
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However, you will also need to use medicated products to halt its progression and encourage regrowth.
For female pattern baldness, Dr. Doshi usually recommendstopical minoxidil, a drug widely used to promote hair growth.
Hormone replacement treatments may also be considered for postmenopausal women whose hormonal fluctuations may be contributing to hair loss.
That said, itispossible for both telogen effluvium and progressive hair thinning to occur simultaneously.
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