How likely is it to experience thinning during Minoxidil shed?

[sheraz104]

It's 1 and half month since I started minox and my hairline has receded further. Hairline was relatively stable before. I'm already Fin for 2 years.

[TakingThePlunge]

Shedding is pretty common when starting minoxidil but I can't quite any statistics. For the most part, the shedding is temporary. The hairs that were shed should being to regrow about 3 months later and become more robust.

 

Only the weakest hairs that were about to be lost permanently may not regrow.

 

It's no fun but stick it out and things should be looking good in a few months.

[sheraz104]

There are a couple of areas behind thinned hairline that are completely void of hair. Is it possible to experience such void of hair spots during Minox shed?

[TakingThePlunge]

I don't know if it's possible for minoxidil to cause complete and total hair loss in particular spots but I don't recall ever hearing of a similar case.

[Sahirsani]

Hey sheraz I am also from Islamabad, just started minoxidil I was wondering what is your progress on minoxidil is it working for you?

[Melvin- Admin]

Shedding is a good sign, the miniaturized hairs are shed and they grow back healthier and thicker, when I was 22 got on minoxidil I noticed shedding like crazy, I stopped it, then when I was 26 I got back on but this time I didn't notice shedding, I think the miniaturization process was too advanced and could not be reversed. So in summation, if you notice a lot of shedding stick with it, that's a good sign it's working.