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research Combating “Dread Shed”: The Impact of Overlapping Topical and Oral Minoxidil on Temporary Hair Shedding During Oral Minoxidil Initiation
Using both topical and oral minoxidil doesn't significantly reduce temporary hair shedding.
research Treatment-Induced Hair Shedding (Dread Shed) Associated with Androgenetic Alopecia Therapies
"Dread shed" is common with minoxidil but less so with other hair loss treatments.
research 172 The impact of overlapping topical and oral minoxidil to combat temporary hair shedding during oral minoxidil initiation
Using both topical and oral minoxidil does not reduce hair shedding.
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Hair grows from living roots, is made of dead keratin, and goes through growth, rest, and shedding stages.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dread shed, side effects, and effectiveness at one application a day with 5% Nanoxidil?
The conversation is about the effectiveness and side effects of 5% Nanoxidil for hair loss, with concerns about shedding and whether once-daily application is sufficient. The user is comparing it to 5% Minoxidil.
community The dread shed is obliterating my hair (22M). Been on treatment for about 1.5-2 months. First 8 pics are from a month ago and the rest are my current state. Will this regrow?
A 22-year-old is experiencing significant hair shedding and is using multiple treatments, including oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, topical dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and considering adding RU58841 and stemoxydine. Others advise patience, suggesting sticking to finasteride and minoxidil for at least a year before evaluating results, as initial shedding is normal and adding too many treatments can be counterproductive.
community Shedding increase from pumpkin seed oil - dread shed or time to stop?
A user experienced increased hair shedding after taking pumpkin seed oil for 4 weeks and is unsure if it's a "dread shed" or if the oil isn't suitable. They cannot tolerate anti-androgens like spironolactone and finasteride due to side effects and are seeking advice on whether to continue with pumpkin seed oil.
community After 4 months of DREAD SHED it seems to have ended!
The user experienced a severe hair shedding phase after switching to a combination pill of finasteride, minoxidil, and B12, but the shedding has now significantly reduced. Other users shared similar experiences, noting that shedding can be a sign of treatment effectiveness.
community Desperate for help - Dread shed since 5 months!
The user is experiencing severe hair loss after starting Minoxidil 5% and is seeking advice, as their hair loss worsened following a second COVID infection. Despite normal hormone and vitamin levels, the user is considering additional treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo, massages, and low-level laser therapy.