I am undergoing a massive shed of 100+ hairs a day since 1 week. Earlier I used to shed 35-50 hairs a day. Is Finasteride not working for me? or Is the shed normal? I have been shedding not only thin hair but also THICK ones. Should I expect that the shed is normal and would stop with time? If yes then at what month?
Answer: If you believe your medication is not working and you are losing more hair it is best to contact your doctor. If you believe your medication is not working and you are losing more hair it is best to contact your doctor.
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Answer: If you believe your medication is not working and you are losing more hair it is best to contact your doctor. If you believe your medication is not working and you are losing more hair it is best to contact your doctor.
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July 14, 2016
Answer: Hair loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Viviscal, Rogaine, Spironolactone Minoxidil and Finasteride rarely causes the hair to shed, if anything the hair improves long term.I suggest seeing an expert to evaluate your hair loss and consider the best treatment options. Non invasive options include PRP/progesterone or transplantation for improvement. Best, Dr. Emer
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July 14, 2016
Answer: Hair loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Viviscal, Rogaine, Spironolactone Minoxidil and Finasteride rarely causes the hair to shed, if anything the hair improves long term.I suggest seeing an expert to evaluate your hair loss and consider the best treatment options. Non invasive options include PRP/progesterone or transplantation for improvement. Best, Dr. Emer
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July 14, 2016
Answer: Shedding with minoxidil and finasteride Yes, both minoxidil and finasteride can cause shedding in thr first 4-12 weeks of use. Shedding is more common and marked with minoxidil. If you are worried, please see your physician if the shedding continues. There are dozens of reasons for shedding.
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July 14, 2016
Answer: Shedding with minoxidil and finasteride Yes, both minoxidil and finasteride can cause shedding in thr first 4-12 weeks of use. Shedding is more common and marked with minoxidil. If you are worried, please see your physician if the shedding continues. There are dozens of reasons for shedding.
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July 14, 2016
Answer: Temporary shedding with the use of Minoxidil / Finasteride It is quite normal for people to lose anywhere from 100-150 hairs a day. This is part of the normal hair growth process. For you though, it appears it is increased from where you were prior to starting the meds.Many patients after starting meds for hair loss can have this temporary shedding. It appears you started both minoxidil and finasteride at the same time. I see it more often with the minoxidil than the finasteride, but it can occur with both. Thankfully, this is only a temporary process and the hair will resume in a couple more months. The medications are actually resetting the growth cycle of the hairs and in doing so, some of them fall out more quickly. Some physicians believe that this shedding is actually a positive sign and shows that the meds will have a beneficial effect for you in the long run.
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July 14, 2016
Answer: Temporary shedding with the use of Minoxidil / Finasteride It is quite normal for people to lose anywhere from 100-150 hairs a day. This is part of the normal hair growth process. For you though, it appears it is increased from where you were prior to starting the meds.Many patients after starting meds for hair loss can have this temporary shedding. It appears you started both minoxidil and finasteride at the same time. I see it more often with the minoxidil than the finasteride, but it can occur with both. Thankfully, this is only a temporary process and the hair will resume in a couple more months. The medications are actually resetting the growth cycle of the hairs and in doing so, some of them fall out more quickly. Some physicians believe that this shedding is actually a positive sign and shows that the meds will have a beneficial effect for you in the long run.
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