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research Monitoring and Evaluation of Temporary Increase in Hair Shedding Induced by Topical Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study
Minoxidil can temporarily increase hair shedding, causing anxiety and treatment discontinuation.
research Whether the transient hair shedding phase exist after minoxidil treatment and does it predict treatment efficacy? A retrospective study in androgenetic alopecia patients
Temporary hair shedding after minoxidil use may indicate effective treatment.
research 50579 Novel Cosmetic Formulation Rapidly Reduces Hair Shedding
The new hair treatment significantly reduces hair shedding safely.
research Combating “Dread Shed”: The Impact of Overlapping Topical and Oral Minoxidil on Temporary Hair Shedding During Oral Minoxidil Initiation
Using both topical and oral minoxidil doesn't significantly reduce temporary hair shedding.
research Alopecia areata incognita: clinical characteristics and use of the Sinclair shedding scale
The Sinclair Shedding Scale is effective for diagnosing Alopecia Areata Incognita and monitoring treatment success.
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5 / 919 resultscommunity One month on rogaine, biotin, and laser cap. 2 days on derma roller. Still most likely on the shedding phase.
The conversation is about someone using minoxidil, biotin, a laser cap, and a derma roller for hair loss, and considering finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the treatments, while others advise patience for results.
community Questions regarding starting Dermarolling, Rogaine foam, retinal/retinol
The conversation discusses using Rogaine (minoxidil foam) for hair loss, with questions about enhancing its effectiveness with tretinoin or retinol and incorporating dermarolling. The user has been using finasteride for 7 years and is considering starting minoxidil despite concerns about shedding.
community 3 weeks on Minoxidil 5% (rogaine foam)
The user started using Minoxidil 5% foam and plans to begin finasteride in December, noticing less shedding but uncertain about regrowth after three weeks. Others suggest it takes at least 3-6 months to see significant results, with some recommending adding finasteride and possibly switching to oral Minoxidil.
community Is a very rapid onset shed possible on Dutasteride?
A user experienced significant hair shedding after starting dutasteride, questioning if it's due to the treatment or rapid progression of androgenetic alopecia. They previously used Rogaine and biotin for over 10 years.
community 3 months just dermarolling
A 27-year-old man with thinning hair saw improvement after stopping Rogaine and starting dermarolling with peppermint oil, experiencing less shedding and thicker hair growth. He also uses biotin caffeine shampoo, argan oil conditioner, and a mix of castor oil with peppermint oil after dermarolling.