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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.
The user stabilized hair loss with oral finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil, and underwent a stem cell and PRP procedure. Recent increased hairshedding may be due to restarting dermarolling, affecting minoxidil absorption, or the waning effects of the stem cell treatment.
The user experienced significant hair loss after extended fasting, initially thought to be Telogen Effluvium, but later suspected male pattern baldness. They tried finasteride briefly but stopped due to concerns about side effects, and are unsure if the hair loss is due to Telogen Effluvium or another cause.
A user experienced increased hairshedding after 2.5 years on finasteride and 5 months on minoxidil, possibly due to recent additions like supplements and microneedling. Others shared similar experiences with minoxidil shedding, suggesting it may be a normal part of the process, with hair often growing back thicker.
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 sheddingcycles before seeing significant hair regrowth.
Hairshedding can still occur after long-term use of finasteride, and it is often part of the natural haircycle. Some users consider adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride to manage shedding.