Shedding after 2 years what’s the reason?
    Is this regrowth? 12/12/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.3% 3 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 7% 3 months
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical) 2.2% 3 months
    💧 Biotin (topical) 0.2% 3 months
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

    Other terms

    The user experienced increased hair shedding after switching to a new treatment with higher doses of finasteride (0.3%), minoxidil (7%), ketoconazole (2.2%), and biotin (0.2%). They are curious about the shedding but not concerned about noticeable thinning.
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      community Heavy shedding after one year could treatment not be effective

       4 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user has been on finasteride and minoxidil for a year, along with biotin supplements, microneedling, and ketoconazole, but is experiencing heavy hair shedding and is concerned about the treatment's effectiveness. They are seeking advice and experiences from others regarding shedding and potential signs of hair regrowth.

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