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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.

research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias

90 citations , June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”

This review outlines the classification, histopathologic presentation, and pathogenetic concepts of scarring and nonscarring alopecias, reporting no new clinical results and emphasizing the need for clinicopathologic correlation.

research Hair Loss after Rhytidectomy

6 citations , June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study identified acute localized telogen effluvium as a histopathologic mechanism for temporal hair loss following rhytidectomy.

research Commentary

October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

The Epilight Hair Removal System is effective for temporary hair removal with few side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and long-term results.

research Hair Loss after Rhytidectomy

July 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study identified acute localized telogen effluvium as a potential cause of temporal hair loss following rhytidectomy.

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community I quit oral min during in shedding phase

in Minoxidil 9 months ago

The user stopped using oral minoxidil due to shedding and is continuing with oral finasteride and hair vitamins. They are advised that shedding is temporary and to maintain finasteride use, with examples of others successfully managing hair loss with similar treatments.

community 1 year and 7 months on fin and started shedding this month.

24 upvotes 2 years ago

The user experienced hair shedding after 1 year and 7 months on finasteride, possibly due to creatine use or a natural shedding phase. Despite concerns, they believe the shedding is temporary and expect hair to regrow thicker.

community Been on dutasteride for 1.5 months and i am shedding like crazy

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 21 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. Users suggest that shedding is a common and temporary phase, with results expected in about 6 to 8 months.

community This shedding phase is brutal man…

590 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing a difficult shedding phase after starting a hair loss treatment with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Despite the shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and plan to continue the treatment, encouraged by others' positive results.

community Regression? Has anyone experienced this?

in Progress Pictures 46 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is concerned about regression despite consistent use of finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus is that this is likely a temporary shedding phase, and adjustments to the dermarolling frequency are suggested.

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Finasteride Results Timeline: How Long It Takes to Work, Shedding Phases, and Expected Outcomes Trial data and community reports both put the first visible changes on finasteride at roughly 3 to 6 months, with the clearest results between 6 and 12 months; an early shedding phase is common and usually temporary. The benefit lasts only while the drug is taken, and it is prescription-only.

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learn Ketoconazole

Can ketoconazole make hair loss worse before it makes it better? Ketoconazole may cause temporary hair shedding before potential improvement in hair growth.

learn Hair Transplant

What is shock loss after a hair transplant? Shock loss is temporary hair shedding after a transplant, usually resolving in a few months.
What is shock loss? Shock loss is temporary hair shedding after transplantation, usually resolving in 1-4 months.
What can I expect after FUE hair transplant? Expect gradual hair growth over 12 to 18 months with some temporary shedding.

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