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Androgenetic Alopecia: Modeling Progression and Regrowth

research Androgenetic alopecia. Modelling progression and regrowth

4 citations , April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This commentary discusses the mechanisms of progression and potential regrowth in androgenetic alopecia, indicating that the initiation of anagen in kenogen follicles is more critical for hair density improvement than reversing follicle miniaturization.

research HAIR DISEASES

28 citations , September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America”

This article reviews common causes of hair loss, noting that a well-directed history and examination are often sufficient for diagnosis, and reports no new clinical findings.

research Histologic Features of Alopecias–Part I: Nonscarring Alopecias

13 citations , February 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

This review discusses the histologic features of nonscarring alopecia and highlights the importance of clinical-pathological correlation for accurate diagnosis, but reports no new clinical results.

research Telogen effluvium in the new SARS‐CoV‐2 era

4 citations , March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

COVID-19 and related stress may increase hair loss known as Telogen effluvium.

research Scent of telogen effluvium

January 2011 in “Medicina interna de México”

This article explains the characteristics, diagnosis, and causes of telogen effluvium hair loss but reports no new clinical findings.

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community The never ending cycle as a fin+min user

1356 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can cause cycles of shedding and regrowth, leading to fluctuating emotions. Users experience periods of hair improvement followed by shedding, with some finding long-term stabilization elusive.

community 3 months on min + fin and my hair is shedding way more than before

in Treatment 129 upvotes 8 months ago

Hair shedding is common when using minoxidil and finasteride, often indicating that the treatment is working as weaker hairs fall out to make way for stronger growth. Many users experience multiple shedding cycles before seeing significant hair regrowth.

community THE HARSH REALITY OF THE HAIR FOLLICLE’s CYCLICAL LIFE? 6.5 months of treatment

in Progress Pictures 399 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their 6.5-month experience with topical finasteride (2%) and minoxidil (5%), noting initial progress followed by a significant shedding phase. Others in the conversation reassured that shedding is normal and suggested staying consistent with the treatment for potential regrowth.

community Help me understand hair/shed cycles. After 6 months of Fin, losing ground again

15 upvotes 4 years ago

After 6 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling, the user experienced hair regrowth but then noticed a significant shed, returning to the initial state of hair loss. Another user responded that shedding every 6-8 months is normal when using finasteride and advised to continue the treatment for thicker hair regrowth.

community Taking oral finasteride/minoxidil for about 8 months and now noticing some increased shedding

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 195 upvotes 5 months ago

The user has been taking oral finasteride and minoxidil for about 8 months and is experiencing increased hair shedding, which is considered normal due to synchronized hair cycles. Despite the shedding, the user has seen significant hair regrowth and is advised to continue the treatment as the shedding should subside.

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learn Minoxidil

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

learn Overview

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Thymosin Beta 4

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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