How bad is the initial shed from fin +- min? Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/29/2026
Finasteride and minoxidil can cause significant initial hair shedding, but regrowth typically follows after a few months. Shedding is not a regular occurrence but may happen to strengthen hair follicles.
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community Our Follicles, who art in hairven, hallowed be thy name; thy hairdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in hairven. Give us this day our daily regrowth. And forgive us our hat usage, as we forgive those who own hair against us. And lead us not into transplantation; but deliver us from balding
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The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with hair regrowth using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling after 2.5 months, noting initial shedding but improved hair density, especially at the temples, possibly eliminating the need for a hair transplant. The user is satisfied with the current treatment and is hesitant to try the experimental drug RU58841, hoping the current routine will suffice for further improvements.
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