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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Systematic Approach to Hair Loss in Women
A systematic approach is crucial for managing hair loss in women.
research Telogen Effluvium: Is There a Need for a New Classification
The paper suggests improving diagnosis and treatment of telogen effluvium but does not recommend a new classification system.
research Drug-Induced Hair Loss: Analysis of the Food and Drug Administration’s Adverse Events Reporting System Database
Certain medications, including some immune drugs, contraceptives, and hair loss treatments, are often linked to hair loss.
research Does the Transient Hair Shedding Phase Exist After Minoxidil Treatment and Predict Treatment Efficacy? A Retrospective Study in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Temporary hair shedding after minoxidil use may indicate effective treatment.
research The Impact of Overlapping Topical and Oral Minoxidil to Combat Temporary Hair Shedding During Oral Minoxidil Initiation
Using both topical and oral minoxidil does not reduce hair shedding.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity M20 - Thick hairline totally demolished during topical Minoxidil shedding (stringy, weak, density loss, see through)
Stefano, a 20-year-old male, experienced significant hairline shedding and thinning after using topical Minoxidil, along with rosemary/jojoba oil, biotin tablets, caffeine shampoo, and a dermaroller. He is uncertain whether to continue the treatment in hopes of regrowth or stop and potentially return to his original hair condition, while a reply suggests using finasteride or dutasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss.
community 19M Recovering from minoxidil shedding, some more pics
A 19-year-old male shared progress pictures showing hair loss and regrowth after using minoxidil and dutasteride. He also mentioned experiencing hair growth on his face and is taking accutane for his skin.
community Stemoxydine is the holy grail to combat minoxidil shedding
The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth after using minoxidil and stemoxydine together, despite initial shedding. They believe stemoxydine helps hair grow back faster, working well with minoxidil.
community 19M Am i recovering from the minoxidil shedding?
A user shared progress pictures showing hair recovery after minoxidil shedding. They are also using dutasteride and expect further improvements in the coming months.
community (1 month pyrilutamide results) what I noticed: massive shedding phase around week 2. it was worse than finasteride and minoxidil shedding. no side effects other than headache the first time I applied it. I feel like it's working but still too soon to tell.
The user experienced significant hair shedding in the second week of using pyrilutamide, more so than with finasteride and minoxidil, and reported a headache after the first application. They believe the treatment may be working but acknowledge it's too early to confirm results.