How bad is the initial shed from fin +- min? Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/29/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity How insane is this oral min shed?
A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.
community Help me understand hair/shed cycles. After 6 months of Fin, losing ground again
After 6 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling, the user experienced hair regrowth but then noticed a significant shed, returning to the initial state of hair loss. Another user responded that shedding every 6-8 months is normal when using finasteride and advised to continue the treatment for thicker hair regrowth.
community Just stick with it gang (8 months fin + min oral)
The user started finasteride and minoxidil in December, increased the dosage after a few months, and noticed improvements around months 6 to 8 despite initial shedding. They experienced no side effects from finasteride but had to adjust minoxidil due to palpitations.
community Fin/Min chewable 90 days progress
A user shared their 90-day progress using chewable finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins for hair loss. They experienced initial shedding, followed by regrowth of baby hairs, and now have more hair than before starting treatment.
community Just under a year progress (topical fin/min .3/6%)
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using topical finasteride and minoxidil, despite initial side effects. They are transitioning to oral finasteride and minoxidil for convenience and are optimistic about continued progress.
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