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      community 2nd shed Update: Lost everything and still losing like crazy.

      in Update  176 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after initially successful treatment with minoxidil and finasteride, leading to a second shedding phase. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and are advised to continue treatment despite the shedding, as regrowth is expected.

      community Finasteride shed is crazy at 7 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that experiencing shedding while using finasteride and minoxidil is a common occurrence, and it is likely a part of the hair growth cycle. Many users have reported regrowth and improvement in their hair density after the shedding phase.

      community Topical Min and fin usage after 7 months

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user had a hair transplant in December 2024 and started using topical minoxidil and finasteride in March 2025, along with dermarolling and multivitamins. They are experiencing increased hair shedding and are questioning if it's the "dread shed" phase.

      community Massive shed coming back on minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 1 month ago
      Stopping and restarting minoxidil can cause significant hair shedding. The user is also using finasteride and microneedling to manage hair loss.