Could Minoxidil 5% be causing extreme hair shedding, 7 months after FUE hair transplant? (Photo)

Starting minoxidil and stopping finasteride can both give shedding. But there are quite a few other reasons too. For my patients who shed with minoxidil, I advise continuing minoxidil through the shed. I also advise getting blood work to check iron, thyroid, B12, hemoglobin and sometimes a few other things too. Keep close tabs on your hair changes through monthly photos. You'll likely know in 6 months what the cause was.  

Topical minoxidil can cause shedding within the first several weeks/month of use. If you recently stopped using finasteride (Propecia), you may be experiencing loss of the hair that was being "rescued" by the Propecia. Shock loss after hair transplant tends to occur in the first weeks/month after transplant. Significant shedding 7 months after transplant is unusual.You could consider Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) as an alternative to Propecia. I personally like the wearable devices as offered by LaserCap. These are clinically proven to be effective and are very easy to use.I would also suggest you ensure that there have been no changes to your general medical health, ie thyroid function, nutrition, etc.Good luck!