18M: Hair Loss Worsened After 1 Year on Minoxidil, Post-Surgery Concerns

So about a year ago i started minoxidil and ive seen very good improvement since, id say my hair thickness peaked 4 months ago and then it didn’t improve much after that, until 2 months ago when i noticed my hair starting to shed a bit again and in the past month it has increased significantly to the point that it has gotten worse than before i started minoxidil, so im wondering what could be the cause of this sudden increase in hair shedding especially after seeing such good results with minoxidil.

A bit abt me, im 18 years old, i stopped going to the gym a month ago bcs i had lasik eye surgery so idk if that could have played a role, and after stopping gym my diet got a bit worse but idt it got bad enough to warrant the hair loss I’ve experienced the past 2 months.

I have a feeling iron deficiency could be a factor bcs i have some of the symptoms of it so im getting my blood tested for iron deficiency.

What other possible explanations do u guys have??

Any help is appreciated

min working initially is normal. shedding can happen due to stress like surgery, or if lifestyle changes. it could be TE from those stresses. getting tested for iron is smart. AGA can also keep progressing despite treatment. check out The Beginner’s Guide for more info on treatments.