Losing hairs is not the same as balding Chat 7/26/2025
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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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Can you still experience hair shedding after being on 1mg Fin for a while?
Hair shedding can still occur after long-term use of finasteride, and it is often part of the natural hair cycle. Some users consider adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride to manage shedding.
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 Does periodic shedding make long hair with finasteride impossible?
Finasteride can help extend the hair growth cycle and improve hair density, allowing for long hair despite initial shedding. Periodic shedding may occur, but it typically does not affect healthy hair significantly.
community 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 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.
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