Finasteride can help extend the hairgrowthcycle and improve hair density, allowing for long hair despite initial shedding. Periodic shedding may occur, but it typically does not affect healthy hair significantly.
Hair loss treatments are difficult because hair follicles react differently to hormones and have varying growthcycles. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user experienced subtle hairgrowth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.
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.