Cyclical Shedding or ???

[TJD]

Appreciate your time and responses.

 

Had an HT 14 mths ago. I have also been on Propecia 1.25mg/day religiously for 15mths. Was on Minox for 3 month right after the HT, stopped and then had a major shed 2 months later or 8 mths ago (my bad). Immediately started back on Minox 5% twice daily (also religiously) since and this stopped the shed and even helped get me back to pre shed.

 

However about 2 weeks ago I started to have another major shed in the crown and mid scalp region, which is still on-going. The thinning is very noticable and immediate.

 

After initially starting the Propecia and re-using the Minox I got great results, however with this latest shed, It appears I have lost all the gains since originally starting on them 15 mths ago.

 

Are cyclical sheds normal (even heavy onces such as this?). I realize hair has a normal 3 stage cycle, but this is a large "jump ship" at one time, as opposed to normal 10% resting phase.....

 

Would the Propecia and Minox possibly place the new hairs into a "same" cycle phase, whereby they'd all rest at the same time?

 

Can I expect this phase to pass soon?, gain the hairs back in approx 2-3 mths? (I'm maintaining the Propecia/Minox schedule), and then perhaps have to continue to deal with these same shed cycles every 8 or so months?

 

Any feedback or personal experiance would be appreciated.

 

TJD

[TJD]

Appreciate your time and responses.

 

Had an HT 14 mths ago. I have also been on Propecia 1.25mg/day religiously for 15mths. Was on Minox for 3 month right after the HT, stopped and then had a major shed 2 months later or 8 mths ago (my bad). Immediately started back on Minox 5% twice daily (also religiously) since and this stopped the shed and even helped get me back to pre shed.

 

However about 2 weeks ago I started to have another major shed in the crown and mid scalp region, which is still on-going. The thinning is very noticable and immediate.

 

After initially starting the Propecia and re-using the Minox I got great results, however with this latest shed, It appears I have lost all the gains since originally starting on them 15 mths ago.

 

Are cyclical sheds normal (even heavy onces such as this?). I realize hair has a normal 3 stage cycle, but this is a large "jump ship" at one time, as opposed to normal 10% resting phase.....

 

Would the Propecia and Minox possibly place the new hairs into a "same" cycle phase, whereby they'd all rest at the same time?

 

Can I expect this phase to pass soon?, gain the hairs back in approx 2-3 mths? (I'm maintaining the Propecia/Minox schedule), and then perhaps have to continue to deal with these same shed cycles every 8 or so months?

 

Any feedback or personal experiance would be appreciated.

 

TJD

[Robert_]

TJD,

 

Welcome to the forums.

 

I imagine that it is possible that what appears to be a majority of your hair has been placed on a similar cycle. I imagine that you will pull out of this shed in a few weeks' time. I strongly suggest that you do not change your regimen until you do or at least a few more months have past. I cannot tell you how much of a recipe for disaster it is when someone discontinues treatments just because they are experiencing a momentary shed. It happens all the time and is akin to taking one step forward and two steps back.

 

Good luck and stick with it.

 

-Robert

[TJD]

Thanks Robert, do appreciate the advice.

 

With what you've mentioned about switching regimes, It triggered me to remember one other "variable" that may be an issue, let me know what you think.

 

About December last year I switched from Proscar to Avodart (1/day). I was on Avodart through till May of this year (6 months), then I had the major shed which was more likely attributed to the stopping of Minox in Dec rather than the Avodart?. Obviously being a rookie I freaked, went back on the Minox as per my previous e-mail, but also immediately switched back from Avodart to Proscar. With Avodart's long half life could it be just now fully exiting my system and thus causing an issue?, let me know your thoughts here.

 

Obviously changing in and out of regimes is not good, especially as I look back, and knee jerk reactions are never helpful, so I'm thinking I'll do as you've mentioned and stay on the Proscar/Minox and hope for a turnaround and get some stability back.....

 

Anyway, look forward to your thoughts on the Avodart to Proscar switch as a potential issue.

 

Best Regards

TJD