Regular Member demezz2 Posted August 28, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted August 28, 2022 im on day 54 rn of using oral finasteride, my hair seems to be the same, maybe worse? ive been losing a lot of hair in the sink consistently since starting. anyways, when can i expect the worsening of my hair to stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted August 28, 2022 Valued Contributor Share Posted August 28, 2022 Yes a shed can happen before your hair improves. This can happen with minoxidil also. Stay with it. 2 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member baldbandito Posted August 28, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted August 28, 2022 Give it time and trust the process! Don’t obsess. I legit thought my hair was in a worst state at 6 months after starting fin and considered quitting. After one year I reassessed my initial photos and found I had improved on baseline. Now I’m at 3 years and I’ve maintained and even regrown some hair in the crown .. I still shed a decent amount of hair in the shower. But so does my girlfriend and she’s not losing her hair! Play the long game and enjoy your life 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Buck Naked Posted August 28, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted August 28, 2022 Definitely. As @Gatsbysaid, lots of people experience a transient shedding phase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member demezz2 Posted August 28, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 28, 2022 5 hours ago, baldbandito said: Give it time and trust the process! Don’t obsess. I legit thought my hair was in a worst state at 6 months after starting fin and considered quitting. After one year I reassessed my initial photos and found I had improved on baseline. Now I’m at 3 years and I’ve maintained and even regrown some hair in the crown .. I still shed a decent amount of hair in the shower. But so does my girlfriend and she’s not losing her hair! Play the long game and enjoy your life thanks, that makes me feel better! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahal Hair Transplant Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Denez22, Many men who use finasteride will experience a temporary hair shedding within the first three months of use. This is a sign that the medication is actually working although it can be frustrating to the individual because sometimes the hair will look thinner or worse before it starts looking better or thicker. But rest assured, any hair that sheds as a result of finasteride beginning to do its job will return and come in thicker and fuller. I hope this helps Rahal Hair Transplant 1 Rahal Hair Transplant Institute - Answers to questions, posts or any comments from this account should not be taken or construed as medical advice. All comments are the personal opinions of the poster. Dr. Rahal is a member of the Coalition of Independent of Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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