After now some 9 mos on Propecia, I saw another dermatologist who has an extensive experience in medical, as opposed to surgical /cosmetic dermatology. He has diagnosed me with telogen effluvium. He gave me a shot of cortisone and started me on 2% Minoxodil to stimulate the hair follicles. He commented on some minor male pattern baldness associated with the diffuse thinning, so I'm at a Norowood 2A. He said to stay on the Propecia. Since seeing this dermatologist, I no longer have the trichodynia (hair pain) and I think there is a slight decrease in the extent of shedding.
The lurking question is whether to stay on the Propecia or not.....I'm still wondering if the Propecia has been the cause of the telogen effluvium or not. My dermatologist does not think that it is related to Propecia. Alternatively, the Telogen Effluvium could be due to a lot of stress at work plus the more recent anxiety over hair loss. Nonetheless, the Telogen Effluvium is most certainly the main reason for my hair loss.
Is there anybody else who predominantly has Telogen Effluvium, with minor male pattern baldness who quit Propecia and has had a good outcome?
Thanks
The lurking question is whether to stay on the Propecia or not.....I'm still wondering if the Propecia has been the cause of the telogen effluvium or not. My dermatologist does not think that it is related to Propecia. Alternatively, the Telogen Effluvium could be due to a lot of stress at work plus the more recent anxiety over hair loss. Nonetheless, the Telogen Effluvium is most certainly the main reason for my hair loss.
Is there anybody else who predominantly has Telogen Effluvium, with minor male pattern baldness who quit Propecia and has had a good outcome?
Thanks