Started minoxidil 2 month ago just noticed an important increase in hair shedding is it normal ? Minoxidil 8/8/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Just started RU a month ago after being on fin and min for almost 3 years. Progress so far: My temples were pretty bare before this. Really hoping at least some of these become terminal.
A user started using RU58841 a month ago after using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, hoping for hair regrowth at the temples. Other users suggest vitamin B supplements and microneedling to improve hair thickness, and one mentions the possibility of a hair transplant for the temples.
community 29M, 5.5 months of: 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling once a week and 20mg RU58841. No notable sides. I feel much better, and happy to have started treatment just in time. I just wish I started sooner! The dandruffy gunk you see is definitely propylene glycol from minoxidil :')
User shared 5.5-month progress using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling weekly, and 20mg RU58841, with positive results and no side effects. Others discussed their experiences, dosage adjustments, and the importance of age in treatment efficacy.
community Started fin a month ago, feel like my hair is taking a drastic nosedive, is this a good sign?
The user started finasteride a month ago and experienced significant hair shedding, which is considered a sign that the treatment is working. Many users suggest combining finasteride with minoxidil and possibly shaving the head to manage the shedding phase.
community 4.5 month finasteride update! What a difference hair makes! To all the people that say just shave it bro, just no.
A user's progress pictures and four month finasteride update showing dramatic hair regrowth, as well as their experiences with other treatments like minoxidil. The conversation also includes advice on diet, testosterone levels, and the importance of avoiding baldness for attraction and confidence.
community Extreme Shedding/Hair Loss 7 months on Fin
A 20-year-old FTM individual started finasteride for hair loss with initial success but experienced increased shedding after 7 months. They are considering oral minoxidil as advised by their doctor to address the worsening hair loss.
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