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January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”
The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
Adding tretinoin to a minoxidil routine can cause initial hairshedding, which may be normal as it potentially increases minoxidil's efficacy. Users suggest being cautious with tretinoin application, especially around microneedling, to avoid increased systemic absorption.
A 25-year-old female is experiencing hair loss and has tried PRP, Minoxidil 5% with Biotin, and weekly needling sessions. Her doctor suggested switching to GFC treatment and stopping the needling sessions due to increased shedding, which may be caused by Minoxidil.
Hairshedding 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.
Hairshedding 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.
The user is experiencing hairshedding despite starting finasteride 4 months ago, with no signs of miniaturization. They are seeking advice after normal blood tests and similar family experiences.