A 22-year-old man experienced significant hair loss after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, causing emotional distress. He resumed these treatments and is considering dutasteride and microneedling to manage his hair loss.
The user experiences immediate hairshedding linked to stress, unlike typical telogen effluvium, and is seeking answers. A suggestion was made to use spironolactone and topical minoxidil to address potential DHT-related shedding.
A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started taking finasteride, which initially slowed hairshedding and slightly thickened hair. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is considering minoxidil but wants to stabilize shedding first.
Increased hairshedding after starting Dutasteride is normal and indicates treatment efficacy, as it triggers a synchronized shedding phase to make way for stronger hair growth. It is advised to continue with the current treatment plan and assess results in 9 to 12 months.
A 21-year-old is experiencing severe hairshedding after 8 months of using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, losing all progress made. Others advise that shedding is normal and temporary, suggesting to continue the treatment and ensure the use of genuine products.