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.
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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.
research Successful use of topical minoxidil in the treatment of hypotrichosis associated with desmoplakin mutations
Topical minoxidil helped an 8-year-old boy with a genetic hair disorder grow hair.
research Topical minoxidil treatment for congenital alopecia in hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
Minoxidil cream can safely treat hair loss in kids with ectodermal dysplasia.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dramatic hairloss after stopping Minoxidil?
User pancake9001 experienced minimal hair growth with Minoxidil for 3 years, but noticed dramatic hair loss after stopping. Replies suggest not stopping Minoxidil and considering adding an anti-androgen for better results.
community My experience with Dutasteride topical Minoxidil and the dreaded "synchronised shed".
The user experienced hair thinning despite using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Ketoconazole shampoo, but noticed improvement after adjusting their diet and vitamin intake. They plan to continue their routine and monitor changes while addressing dandruff issues.
community Don’t give up on your dreams! fin (most days.. don’t always remember) and minoxidil foam twice a day (when I remember.. at least once a day though) ….and derma roll when I remember (kinda once every 2 or 3 weeks… ye ye.. I know.. I should do it every week but I’m forgetful 😂 )
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This user has seen positive results from using finasteride and minoxidil foam, as well as derma rolling, to treat their hair loss over the course of a year. They have shared their progress photos with other users for inspiration.
community Same haircut two years apart. Just Minoxidil for the first 8 months and then added Finasteride as well. Not a dramatic change but an improvement I think.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using Minoxidil for eight months and then adding Finasteride, noting no dramatic change but some improvement. The user experienced a shed after starting Minoxidil but not after adding Finasteride, and reported no side effects from Finasteride.
community 7 months. propecia oral Topical minoxidil. Drama Penn once a week.
The conversation discusses a user's 7-month progress with hair loss treatment using oral Propecia (finasteride), topical Minoxidil, and a weekly use of a Drama Pen. Some users ask for details about the Drama Pen, while others make jokes or congratulate the user on their progress.
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Hair System SpecialistDréa Richard
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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DermatologistDr. K C Dharam Kumar, MD, MBBS, DNB
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Hair Transplant SurgeonDr. K C Dharam Kumar, MD, MBBS, DNB, FRGUHS
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Dr. Tahreem, MD, FCPS
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Karachi, Pakistan
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Hair Transplant SurgeonDr. Fatma Durmuş
Istanbul, Türkiye
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Hair Transplant SurgeonDr. Thirumalai Vasan, MBBS, MS, FICS, ABHRS
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India