From Perfect Hair to This: 2 Years of Chronic TE + Unmasked AGA.
My(25m) stressor was Jan 2024 (surgery), TE activated April 2024. I was always predisposed to AGA but was told it'd come around 30, but my TE activated it for me at 23.
It's been 2 years since the TE started with it maintaining or getting slightly worse. I've been on finasteride for 1.5 years. All my levels are in range besides a slightly elevated TSH (5.5).
Currently using: finasteride, red light therapy, supplements.
Have tried but stopped doing cause no results: rosemary oil pre-shower, scalp massages, dermastamping, topical serum (not minoxidl). All that's left to do is get a water softener and pray lol.
I may start oral minox 2.5mg soon finally but I'm worried because of heart issues. I also have surgery in 3 weeks to remove the hardware that was put in from the first surgery, so another TE shed coming up!