27M, 18 Months on Fin & 3 on Min: Still Shedding, Is This Normal?

Hey guys, so I have been receding for around 2/3 years now, I started finasteride around 18 months ago and minoxidil 3 months ago.

Throughout taking fin (tablet form) I have only seen decrease in hair fall but not by much which is why I started minoxidil, I am currently in a dread shed as I am noticing more hair fall than before on just fin and I am seeing small hairs at my hairline but the hairline has gone back in those three months so I don’t know if that’s the dread shed and normal or are those just normal baby hairs because I’ve always had a few around there.

My father is completely bald at 65 and has been since 50 and my grandfather is 88 with a bad hairline but not fully bald, I myself am 27 now.

I used rosemary oil for 6/8 months but it had a minimal effect at best even after 8 months of using it twice a week along with other supplements.

I just need some answers on a few things and this subreddit has always been a huge help. Is it normal to still shed on fin this long in? Is minoxidil actually working?

shedding is common when starting min & can last several months. min can cause a shed as follicles transition phases. since you see new growth, it’s likely working. keep with fin & min. results can take up to a year or more to be fully noticeable. check out the Beginner’s Guide for more info.