History (Age 16-2022): Chronic dandruff and hair fall since age 16. Suffered from low platelets, Dengue, and COVID-19 up to 2022.
Triggers (2023): Severe emotional stress due to a breakup, academic pressure, and poor diet (skipping meals). Hair loss became severe.
Acute Peak (Nov 2025): Severe diffuse hair fall of 250–300 strands daily.
Deficiencies (Mar 2026):
Vitamin D3 is 20 ng/mL (Deficient), Zinc is 61 µg/dL, and
B12 is borderline.
Treatment 1 (March 2026): Diagnosed as Telogen Effluvium (TE). Prescribed Biotin, Vitamin D3, Mesoroot serum, and Imixia shampoo. Result: No improvement after 2 months.
Treatment 2 (May 2026): Doctor maintained the TE diagnosis but upgraded the prescription to Finasteride 1mg, Minoxidil 5%, and Hairflock tablets. Also recommended starting PRP therapy for faster regrowth.
Questions for Doctor:
Since Finasteride 1mg is prescribed, is this purely TE or an overlap of Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)?
Is this current prescription safe and appropriate?