How Long Did Your Finasteride/Propecia Shed Last?

[Bb87]

I started on fin in February and ever since I shed about 15 hairs every time I wash my hair or shower. But when I stroke my hair I don't find any strands on my palm. I don't know if you call that shedding but that's what's happening to me, not sure if it's a good thing :/

Is that for real? If 15 hairs is all you have left over in the bath/shower then you have no worries at all!

[Sanchez123]

I am in same situation as Alex82. Lost more then 50% density in 5 months on propecia. Should i switch to dutasteride?

[jamesst11]

did alex82 have TE?

his hair got WORSE on fin...

I've been on it for over 9 months now and am still shedding like crazy, hair has thinned out horribly, especially in the front and crown... Who knows what the hell to make of this drug. I am not fear mongering, but I have read a lot of accounts similar to Alex's and my own. I personally doubt the 90% thing.

[NSix]

Hey guys, sorry for the slow update. The situation sadly is much the same with little improvement. I've tapered down to about 0.2 fin every other day. Really not sure where to turn now. Maybe avodart? Cannot really risk another shed. I'm just trying to manage the situation as best I can right now, keeping hair short, scalp clean etc. Will try to post updated photos soon.

did alex82 have TE?

his hair got WORSE on fin...

[Theschemer]

I started on fin in February and ever since I shed about 15 hairs every time I wash my hair or shower. But when I stroke my hair I don't find any strands on my palm. I don't know if you call that shedding but that's what's happening to me, not sure if it's a good thing :/

[TotallyScrewed]

Honestly I haven't really shed at all, but, except for the first few days of being on it, it hasn't done a thing to stop my hair loss... my hair is still miniaturizing rapidly. 3.5 months. Not really sure why I'm still even bothering to take it...

[OrdinaryUser]

This is really discouraging to me, as someone who has been shedding for 4-5 months now on Fin.

[alex82]

Alex, what ever happened with you man. I'm going though the same never ending shed, just hit the one month mark, I could sure use some advice

Hey guys, sorry for the slow update. The situation sadly is much the same with little improvement. I've tapered down to about 0.2 fin every other day. Really not sure where to turn now. Maybe avodart? Cannot really risk another shed. I'm just trying to manage the situation as best I can right now, keeping hair short, scalp clean etc. Will try to post updated photos soon.

[mpbsucks]

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...

Alex, what ever happened with you man. I'm going though the same never ending shed, just hit the one month mark, I could sure use some advice

[Shan]

yeah, that post by HL made my day too.
Also needed reassurance

[BigThinker]

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.

This is what I needed to read.

God. I've never felt so miserable in my life. Hair loss is bull shit.

[mpbsucks]

nearly 9 months and still shedding like mad

Alex, I'm sorry that is happening to you man, that sucks. I pretty much have the same thing going on too. Only difference is that finasteride stopped my hairloss dead in its tracks for four months before my massive shed started.

Did fin ever work for you at all, and please, please let me know if your shed stops. I'm coming up on one year in 3 days.

[mpbsucks]

alex82, you might have telogen effluvium as well as MPB. I'd have that checked out by a medical professional who is knowledgeable about hairloss ASAP (even if that means paying out a ton or so to see a dermatologist privately).

I have the same thing going on as alex, whay do you say it might be telegon efluvium as well as mpb?

If anyone out there has had similar shedding issues and got it to stop please share how they did it and how long it took.

[Kirby_]

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

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alex82, you might have telogen effluvium as well as MPB. I'd have that checked out by a medical professional who is knowledgeable about hairloss ASAP (even if that means paying out a ton or so to see a dermatologist privately).

[Soxfaninfl]

This is why I'm scared to get on fin.

It just means it's not working for him. I was losing a lot hair before I got on fin. I would go to bed and their would be 20 hairs on my pillow. I was going bald quick. My dad went to a NW7 pretty quickly. My shedding stopped at around the 5th month on fin. I have full head of hair now and been on it for 11 months.