I am 23 years old male,suffering from MPB, have been on propecia since 4 months,i am losing many thin,tiny hairs everyday,it looks like a shed for me,the shedding doesnot seem to end,will these hairs grow back?how long will the shed last?is it common for propecia shedding to last a few months?
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April 12, 2016
Answer: Propecia shedding? ENGLEWOOD Cliffs NJ
Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
In my opinion, the hair that grows back after telogen effluvium should be similar to your previous hair. It is possible that telogen effluvium can unmask a androgenic hair loss. This would lead to a decreased density. It is also possible that it may take a few cycles for the new hair to regrow...