How Long Did Your Finasteride/Propecia Shed Last?

[Buster]

Hi everyone, I started taking Finasteride early in the year and at the end of March I noticed I had become thin on the top of my head. My hair was otherwise thick there up until starting Finasteride, and I did some research and came to the conclusion that it was a result of the dreaded Finasteride shed.

But...

It's the beginning of August and I still have yet to see any regrowth in the area. I read that you should see regrowth in 3 to 4 months after you have started the shed, but I'm still thin on top with no signs of growth.

I just wanted to know how long it took others who have gone through the shed to notice any regrowth.

Thanks

[alex82]

nearly 9 months and still shedding like mad

[Highlander]

Still shedding too. I know it's tough, and you can see a lot of my breakdowns and posts on the subject. You just need to ride it out, and know that you'll need 12-18 months before passing judgement.

Take heart in that over 90-something% have regrowth or maintenance from taking Finasteride, so it will almost certainly work for you. Just remember that on your bad days.

[Buster]

Alex82- When did you start the shed?

[alex82]

I guess within 2 months of starting (proscar split to 0.6mg per day) Hair quality is drastically worse, dry and brittle all over. lost all shine and lustre. Density at the front is so much worse now scalp very visible. Was quite dense before starting fin I'm giving it until 12 months...

[Buster]

Your situation sounds a lot like mine.

[mpbsucks]

Originally Posted by Buster

Alex82- When did you start the shed?

your shed ever stop?

[Buster]

Originally Posted by mpbsucks

your shed ever stop?

I wasn't noticeably shedding, as in I wasn't seeing hair coming out in the shower or anywhere else, but shortly after starting Fin the hair on the top became thinner, where it was thick just months before. I was hoping to for it to grow in again, but it's still the same.

[alex82]

Hi guys, though I'd finally post some pics. hopefully shows the extent of the shedding I've experienced since starting fin over a year ago. It is not showing any signs of stopping. in fact, it seems to be getting worse. I've shed what looks like previously good thick hair and regrown thin weak hair in its place. Also have an almost constant itching burning feeling on top of my scalp where the loss is greatest. It seems that Fin has just kicked my MPB into overdrive

Before





10 months





13 months

[holidayrandy]

Originally Posted by alex82

Hi guys, though I'd finally post some pics. hopefully shows the extent of the shedding I've experienced since starting fin over a year ago. It is not showing any signs of stopping. in fact, it seems to be getting worse. I've shed what looks like previously good thick hair and regrown thin weak hair in its place. Also have an almost constant itching burning feeling on top of my scalp where the loss is greatest. It seems that Fin has just kicked my MPB into overdrive

Before





10 months





13 months

Are you using rogaine, too?