How do I fix this? I panic and got on Min, now my hair hasn’t improved ever since I stopped using it. I convinced myself that I was balding before taking Min and looking back now, my hair was completely normal. Taking Min severely damaged my hair. Now, I’m trying to find ways to get my hair back to its normal cycle. What can I start doing to try to improve my hair, while it slowly shifts itself back to its normal cycle?
It sounds like your hair is going through a temporary shedding phase from stopping min. Just give it some time, and your hair cycle should return to normal. Focus on keeping your scalp healthy, maybe try gentle shampoos or ketoconazole if you notice any scalp issues. Spend some time on The Beginner’s Guide for more info.
The thing is that it’s been over a year now since I last used Minoxidil. I started using it on April 2024 and used up until July 2024. I experienced the “Dread Shed”, that’s why I stopped it. The Shedding progressed even more on December 2024 and now my hair is slowly shedding. I’ve gotten a blood test and everything seems to be optimal level. I also used shampoos that reduced the shedding. It helped for a bit but the shedding continues. I read about using Minoxidil jumpstarts a predispose balding gene and I’m not sure if that’s truly my case. I want to try other measures before I conclude with the Fin/Min Combo.