Telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition where many hairs enter the resting phase, often not noticeable until significant loss occurs, and treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
A user shared their experience with hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride. They saw initial hair thickening, experienced shedding after 9 months, but the shedding has now stopped, and their hair is thick again.
Minoxidil can cause initialshedding, which is normal and not necessarily bad. Combining minoxidil with finasteride and RU58841 may improve hair regrowth.
Minoxidil and finasteride are used for hair regrowth, but initialshedding can be distressing. Consistent use is important, and many users eventually see regrowth and thickening.
Dutasteride users report mixed experiences, with some experiencing significant hair shedding and others seeing improvement after initialshedding. Many users switch from finasteride to dutasteride, hoping for better results, but reactions vary widely, with some facing allergies or worsening hair loss.
A 25-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% minoxidil for 9.5 months despite an initialshed and a second shedding phase lasting 3.5 months. They encourage others to persist with minoxidil treatment through shedding as regrowth can occur.