Why do some people shed and some don't?

[f_ugly]

I know that most people go through an initial shed when starting some kind of treatment. But why are there a select few who don't? I'm guessing there's never been any study done on this.......pharmaceutical companies probably don't give a ****, and everyone else just takes it as granted.

But are there certain dividing factors that come into play when it comes to shedding? I'm currently shedding a tonne of hair, 6 weeks after (re)starting Rogaine 5% foam. It's heart breaking, and my hairloss has gotten to the point where I am noticing a difference by the day.

I like to live the rockstar lifestyle. I love drinking too much, smoking, taking drugs, not exercising and not getting enough sleep. Plus I wouldn't say that my diet is exactly balanced. I did stop shedding once...only once, and that was in December/January, after quitting an 8 week stint on Minoxidil due to sides. During that time of no shed I was probably treating my body WAY worse than before...but no shed.

Anyway. I'd like to hear from people who haven't experienced an initial shed and would like to know what sets these people apart from the others, if anything.

Regimen, diet, exercise, genetics. Maybe there's something these blessed creatures have in common that we've all overlooked.

Cheers.

 

[f_ugly]

No replies.............. is it because everyone here has suffered an initial shed?

Isn't this something that could benefit everyone? Speak up people!

 

[dreamermerlin]

From last researches, PGD-2 triggers the hairs to shed. So a PGD-2 inhibitor may stop shedding.
I don't know a strong legit pharmaceutical one, but you may try: Omega3(not 6!!!),and Resveratrol. These are supposed to inhibit PGD-2.

 

[f_ugly]

Resveratrol.....never heard of it but I can see it's possible to order it here. Is there a study to back this up? I'm already taking 1000mg Omega 3. Thanks for the reply

 

[f_ugly]

So I've been lurking around the other forums and some people recommend a product called Indometacin as a very effective PGD2 blocker. This can be purchased from a company called Iron Dragon for a ridiculous amount (for me it would be over $100 for a 60ml bottle if I shipped it to Europe), or it also comes in a spray form as an anti-inflammatory/pain relieving treatment from my local pharmacy for under 10€.

http://www.aponeo.de/produkte/arzne...ungen/04851261-indo-top-ratiopharm-spray.html

Any comments? Anyone know anything about this stuff?

 

[f_ugly]

Yeah but I think there is normal shedding and there is male pattern baldness shedding. When I wasn't going through a shed I never noticed the hair falling out, even though it probably still was at the normal rate. During a shed I can practically see my hair blowing away in the wind.

I might give this stuff a try since it's so cheap and a proved PGD2 blocker. Thanks for the comment though......................anyone else?

 

[hellouser]

It's a scam.

Some people think they shed more than non-balding people because they're obsessed and need to count every hair that falls.

The reality is that all balding guys have normal hair shed (100-150 hairs per days), the difference is that each they are replaced by finer hair.

Actually.... you need to think of it in percentages as well;

If a privileged individual with a full head of hair sheds, they have 100,000+ hairs in total to shed. Of course they're going to see a TON of hairs in the shower or elsewhere. As a balding guy with my density gone to complete sh!t and my temples being completely gone.... I'm not going to be shedding the same number of hairs. However, as you said, all the hairs I do shed will most likely come out thinner and smaller.

Only thing that will prevent that from happening is finasteride/ru58841 and minoxidil. Nothing else works.

 

[I.D WALKER]

I'm in favor of a black and white scenario, who needs more complications? However I ought to interject that my hair loss started with daily sheds in excess of 300 hairs on average. I must concede there may have been other internal factors at play. Can Telogen Effluvium persist for years? You are right as a general rule when it comes to the mean average we lose 100-150 per diem. This is why "average" should always be viewed as the operative word, and exception not always an afterthought. Any insight on my situation or others who share a similar experience is always appreciated.

It's a scam.

Some people think they shed more than non-balding people because they're obsessed and need to count every hair that falls.

The reality is that all balding guys have normal hair shed (100-150 hairs per days), the difference is that each they are replaced by finer hair.