I have been taking Finasteride
for almost 2 months, approximately 0.625mg per day. I also use Minoxidil 5% spray once a day (since March of this year).
This is what my hair looked like in March (the first 3 photos), and this is what it looks like today.
How bad is it? I feel like after 7 months of using Minoxidil, it has done nothing, and since starting Finasteride, my hair has started to fall out much more.
hey, the shedding you’re seeing after starting fin is pretty common. it’s called a ‘dread shed’ and usually means your hair is cycling through an intense phase and making way for new growth. min takes a while, sometimes up to a year, to show real results. hang in there and give it some more time, as both treatments can take a while to fully kick in. check the beginner’s guide for more info.
Yes, you’re absolutely right the same thing happened to me too. But I feel like hard water could also be a reason for the hair loss.
What does “hard water” mean? My hair is fine, I only use powder to style it, and I wash it thoroughly every night. For some reason, I feel like my hair won’t come back and it will continue to fall out. Finasteride won’t save my hairline. It’s receding too much. I guess I’m just a unique case, unfortunately.