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Does the Transient Hair Shedding Phase Exist After Minoxidil Treatment and Predict Treatment Efficacy? A Retrospective Study in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients

research Whether the transient hair shedding phase exist after minoxidil treatment and does it predict treatment efficacy? A retrospective study in androgenetic alopecia patients

March 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

This study explored whether using topical minoxidil can temporarily increase hair shedding, but results are not reported.

Efficacy and Safety of ENERGI-F701 Solution Versus 2% Minoxidil Solution for Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Phase II, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Head-to-Head, Parallel Trial

research 1077 Efficacy and safety of ENERGI-F701 solution versus 2% minoxidil solution for female pattern hair loss: a phase II, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, head-to-head, parallel trial

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that the ENERGI-F701 solution significantly increased hair density and reduced hair shedding in women with female pattern hair loss, with fewer local skin reactions compared to Regaine® 2% minoxidil, suggesting its effectiveness and safety as a treatment option.

research The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting

1 citations , October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This review summarizes expert opinions on the use of approved pharmacologic treatments alongside hair transplantation, highlighting their potential to enhance hair density and regrowth speed while reducing further hair loss, but reports no new clinical trial results.

research Minoxidil

July 1987 in “Reactions (Auckland)”

Oral minoxidil may slow male pattern baldness and cause body hair growth, but hair loss can happen after stopping it.

research Hair Loss in New Moms

September 2022 in “Journal of Case Reports and Medical History”

Many new moms lose hair after childbirth due to hormonal changes, but it usually grows back within a year.

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community Dutasteride shedding phase while in Minoxidil

in Treatment 4 upvotes 2 years ago

The user experienced hair shedding with finasteride and found minoxidil helpful for regrowth but insufficient alone. They are considering dutasteride but are concerned about potential shedding similar to their experience with finasteride.

community Can minoxidil have any effect on finasteride shedding phase?

in Chat 13 upvotes 5 months ago

Minoxidil and finasteride can both cause initial hair shedding, but they work differently; minoxidil promotes hair growth, while finasteride improves the hormonal environment. Starting finasteride after minoxidil may trigger additional shedding, but it often leads to improved regrowth.

community Will restarting minoxidil have the same shedding phase as the first time?

in Minoxidil 5 upvotes 4 months ago

The user stopped using minoxidil due to scalp issues and switched to finasteride, noticing thicker hair initially but experiencing hair loss again. They are considering restarting minoxidil but are concerned about the shedding phase, especially with upcoming vacation plans and a potential second hair transplant.

community This is actual growth right? The shedding phase was brutal for me. minoxidil, 5mg per day, february-april

in Is this regrowth? 17 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses hair regrowth using minoxidil, with suggestions for women to use spironolactone and for men to combine minoxidil with dutasteride. Users share experiences and advice on dosage and cost-saving methods.

community Third shedding phase on less than 6 months of treatment

in Chat 7 upvotes 3 months ago

The user has been using minoxidil for almost 6 months and finasteride for almost 4 months, experiencing significant shedding and minimal stabilization. They are considering switching to dutasteride if no improvements are seen and are advised to be patient, as results may take up to 2 years.

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learn Minoxidil

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Minoxidil: the application and its effects counted in months Expect initial shedding in the first month, with visible results typically by three to six months.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Can I use hair loss treatments (finasteride, minoxidil) after scalp micropigmentation? About half of clinics say finasteride can continue through scalp micropigmentation, and about half ask clients to pause topical minoxidil during the sessions and for roughly 30 days afterwards. That pause is clinic aftercare convention, not a label instruction - ask your prescriber first, because stopping minoxidil usually causes shedding.

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