Happiness is just a gap between sheds Progress Pictures 11/17/2025
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, switching from 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil to 5mg oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride, noting improvements despite shedding phases. Other users discussed the hair growth cycle, treatment effects, and shared advice on managing hair loss, including buzzing hair and maintaining mental health.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride shed is crazy at 7 months
The conclusion of the conversation is that experiencing shedding while using finasteride and minoxidil is a common occurrence, and it is likely a part of the hair growth cycle. Many users have reported regrowth and improvement in their hair density after the shedding phase.
community 3 months on min + fin and my hair is shedding way more than before
Hair shedding is common when using minoxidil and finasteride, often indicating that the treatment is working as weaker hairs fall out to make way for stronger growth. Many users experience multiple shedding cycles before seeing significant hair regrowth.
community Losing gains from 7 months of oral min, fin, dut.
A user reported losing hair after 7 months of using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but others reassured that this is likely just a shedding phase where old hairs fall out to make way for new growth. Some users experience sheds every 7-8 months and suggest staying consistent with treatment.
community Taking oral finasteride/minoxidil for about 8 months and now noticing some increased shedding
The user has been taking oral finasteride and minoxidil for about 8 months and is experiencing increased hair shedding, which is considered normal due to synchronized hair cycles. Despite the shedding, the user has seen significant hair regrowth and is advised to continue the treatment as the shedding should subside.
community Losing hairs is not the same as balding
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can cause initial shedding as they restart the hair growth cycle, but this is not an indicator of treatment failure. The effectiveness of these treatments should be judged by cosmetic changes over time, not by daily hair loss counts.
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