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      19M, 2 Months on Minoxidil - Severe Shedding, What Regrowth to Expect?

      community 19M, 2 Months on Minoxidil - Severe Shedding, What Regrowth to Expect?

      in General  50 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 19-year-old is experiencing severe shedding after two months of using topical minoxidil for hairline treatment and is curious about potential regrowth. They plan to wait before starting finasteride, while another user advises that shedding is common and suggests monitoring progress, with possible regrowth in 6 to 12 months.

      community Check out this shed-topical finasteride/topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  253 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with the result being an intense shedding period. Other users have offered advice and encouragement for them to keep going with the treatment, suggesting they may see significant regrowth in 6 months time.

      community Is this regrowth ? Topical Min/Fin

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old is using keto shampoo, topical Minoxidil 5% for 3 months, and topical finasteride 0.1% for 1.5 months to address hair loss. They are noticing baby hairs and shedding, questioning if the hairs will thicken and if more time is needed for finasteride to work.

      community Am shedding more and more as I improved my routine

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and thinning despite using Minoxidil, Finasteride, vitamins, zinc, microneedling, and Omega 3 supplements. They are seeking advice on whether this is normal and how to stop it.
      20M with Crown Thinning: Minoxidil/Finasteride Shedding Concerns

      community 20M with Crown Thinning: Minoxidil/Finasteride Shedding Concerns

      in General  110 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing crown thinning is using a topical minoxidil/finasteride treatment and is concerned about shedding. Shedding is common and temporary, lasting weeks to months, and it's advised to continue the treatment as results can take up to a year.

      community 10 Days on Minoxidil: Shedding Concerns and Usage Advice

      in Minoxidil  70 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing a receding hairline and strong shedding after starting minoxidil 10 days ago, applying it only on the temples. They are considering using it on the entire scalp and have started using conditioner and leave-in treatments for weak, wavy/curly hair.

      community Should I be shedding months after starting treatment?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning started finasteride and 2% minoxidil 8 months ago, then switched to 5% minoxidil with tretinoin 4 months ago. Despite initial improvement in hair density, he is now experiencing increased hair shedding, losing 100-200 hairs daily.

      community 2nd shed Update: Lost everything and still losing like crazy.

      in Update  176 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after initially successful treatment with minoxidil and finasteride, leading to a second shedding phase. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and are advised to continue treatment despite the shedding, as regrowth is expected.

      community Shedding like crazy for the past 3 months

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 4 years and minoxidil for 1 year, with a recent break from minoxidil due to shedding concerns. They resumed minoxidil and started dutasteride 3 times a week, but are experiencing increased hair shedding.
      Is this a shedding phase or am i losing my little gains ?

      community Is this a shedding phase or am i losing my little gains ?

      in General  79 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss since 2021, tried various treatments, and is currently using oral minoxidil and finasteride since December 2024. They are experiencing shedding, which is common when starting or stopping treatments, and are advised to continue the current regimen as it may stabilize over time.

      community 6 months on minoxidil shedding again

      in Update  265 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user experienced hair shedding after six months of using topical minoxidil and is considering adding finasteride to their routine. Many suggest that minoxidil alone is insufficient for stopping hair loss and recommend combining it with finasteride or dutasteride for better results.

      community This shedding fase is absolutely brutal

      in Progress Pictures  182 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They are considering changing treatments after stopping dermarolling and switching finasteride brands worsened the shedding.

      community Long term Fin/Min random shed experience

      in Update  15 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding while using finasteride and oral minoxidil but found that the shedding eventually stopped, and hair returned to its previous state. They advise patience, continuing medication, and maintaining good nutrition, including Vitamin D.

      community Finasteride - Beard Shedding -

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil for hair loss experienced stabilized scalp hair but began noticing beard shedding. Users suggest that Finasteride can slow beard growth, and some recommend using Minoxidil on the beard to counteract thinning.

      community Today's shedding at the 2 month mark

      in Update  18 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair shedding two months after starting 2.5mg oral minoxidil and topical finasteride. They notice thinning in areas where finasteride is applied but also see new baby hairs growing.

      community Shedding tremendously on RU5841

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding after starting RU58841, despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for over a year without stabilization. Others suggest continuing the treatment as shedding can be a normal phase, but caution that RU58841 is unpredictable.

      community Late shedding (months 10 - 14) success

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced severe hair shedding from months 10 to 14 but saw significant hair regrowth after continuing treatment with 1.2 mg finasteride and 3 mg minoxidil. They advise not to give up on medication despite initial setbacks.

      community Finasteride/ Min 14 month progress

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride (1.25 mg oral) and minoxidil (5% topical) for 14 months, with recent addition of ketoconazole shampoo, and is experiencing ongoing hair shedding. Despite shedding, there is noticeable hair regrowth, though density remains a concern.

      community M22 Shedding recovery fin 1mg min 1ml

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.

      community Dutasteride shedding phase while in Minoxidil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair shedding with finasteride and found minoxidil helpful for regrowth but insufficient alone. They are considering dutasteride but are concerned about potential shedding similar to their experience with finasteride.

      community How insane is this oral min shed?

      in Progress Pictures  111 upvotes 2 years ago
      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 31M - major hair shedding after weight loss + stopping vitamins — help!

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old male experienced hair shedding after rapid weight loss and stopping vitamins, despite using minoxidil and other supplements. He is considering Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil instead of finasteride due to trying for kids, and is concerned about high ferritin and DHEAS levels.