how does a shed stop? Is it gradual or sudden? Chat 8/18/2026
Hair shedding can be gradual and varies daily, with some noticing less shedding over time. Treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are not mentioned in this conversation.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity If you are wondering, YES, you will go through a shed if you switch Minoxidil brands.
Switching from Kirkland minoxidil foam to a topical finasteride/minoxidil solution can cause significant hair shedding. The user also uses dutasteride, RU58841, and pyrilutamide in their treatment regimen.
community Anyone actually stuck with Dutasteride after switching from Finasteride?
The conversation discusses switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, with mixed experiences regarding shedding and effectiveness. Some users also mention using minoxidil and RU58841 alongside these treatments.
community month and a half update,
The user is experiencing severe hair shedding after using RU58841, stemoxydine, and minoxidil, and has stopped using finasteride due to side effects. They hope the shedding is temporary and will lead to regrowth.
community Been on Finasteride since last year. My hair is starting to thin, fall out again for the last 2-3 weeks.
The user's hair thinning and shedding were due to Telogen effluvium caused by COVID-19, not the ineffectiveness of Finasteride. The shedding eventually slowed, and hair growth resumed, but the user was advised to consider additional treatments like Minoxidil or microneedling if needed.
community How much shedding on dutasteride is too much? Really stressed out.
The user experienced significant hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, which was attributed to telogen effluvium likely worsened by stress and an abrupt medication change. The user returned to finasteride and started oral minoxidil, resulting in hair recovery to 80-90% of its original state.
community 10 months on fin and hairline destroyed.
A user experienced severe hair shedding and hairline recession after 10 months on finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil.
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