Minoxidil can cause scalp dryness and flaking, leading to hair shedding when exfoliating. Alternatives like oral Minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo are suggested to manage these issues.
A user experienced shedding after 7 months on Fin/Min spray despite good results and no change in treatment. Other users noted similar experiences and mentioned that shedding periods can be normal.
A 17-year-old is experiencing early hair thinning and is considering oral minoxidil while being cautious about finasteride due to side effects. They seek advice on hair maintenance and plan to consult a doctor before using DHT blockers.
A user started finasteride for hair loss and saw improvement, but is now experiencing shedding and thinning in new areas. They added Nizoral due to dandruff caused by finasteride. Replies suggest that shedding is normal around 6 months and advise to stick with the treatment.
Pyrilitamide (KX-826) did not show significant improvement in hair count compared to placebo after 6 months. It's unclear if it can maintain hair at baseline.