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    GlossaryTelogen Hairs (Shedding Hairs)

    hairs in the resting phase before shedding

    Telogen hairs are hairs that are in the resting phase of the hair growth cycle, which typically lasts around 2-3 months. During this phase, the hair is no longer actively growing and is eventually shed to make way for new hair growth. This is a normal part of the hair cycle, and it's common to lose 50-100 telogen hairs daily.

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      community Minoxidil, fin, flaking scalp, and shedding hairs

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil and Finasteride since late 2019 with good results but is experiencing a dry, flaky scalp and shedding hairs. They also use Nizoral, biotin, zinc, magnesium, and collagen supplements, and their dermatologist prescribed fluocinolone acetonide to reduce flaking.

      community Today's shedding at the 2 month mark

      in Update  18 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair shedding two months after starting 2.5mg oral minoxidil and topical finasteride. They notice thinning in areas where finasteride is applied but also see new baby hairs growing.

      community Dutasteride 16 weeks in (losing small hairs only)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss where only short, thin hairs are being shed after 16 weeks of using dutasteride, with no visible regrowth. One response suggests that shedding short hairs is a positive sign, indicating that the hair follicles are still active and responding to treatment.

      community 21M, 3 months of insane shedding on fin/min/saw palmetto

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.