If you're using Minox or Propecia and you shed, that is NORMAL, don't stop the treatment that will just go back to where you were in the first place. The science behind both is to keep going so when the shed is over the new growth comes in and yes it does take awhile but you won't notice it if you stop the treatment.
10-14-2011 07:14 PM
sam555
what are your thoughts on using propecia alone during this beginning stage then start using minoxidil at the 6 month stage depending on results???
its just that the areas i put the minoxidil on seem to make my hair look really dry and even more thin
Thanks
10-14-2011 09:58 PM
Tracy C
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Originally Posted by sam555
its just that the areas i put the minoxidil on seem to make my hair look really dry and even more thin
Use Rogaine foam in the morning and liquid Minoxidil at night.
Shedding is normal. Shedding means the medicine is working. Think of it as the weaker hairs need to shed out of the way so stronger hairs can grow in their place.
10-16-2011 05:48 AM
Tracy C
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Originally Posted by rickycarr1
I have only had negative experiences with hair loss medications.
The treatments available work for most people but do not work for everyone. It is unfortunate, but it is what it is. I am sorry to hear you could not treat your hair loss. I hope you can find a replacement that helps you feel happy with yourself.
10-16-2011 02:38 PM
sam555
yeh what tracy said
And thanks for your replies, I have one more question
When I take minoxidil and propecia together way more hair falls out (i think its the minoxidil's fault) can this be true?
i'm gonna stick with it cos i've only been taking the minoxidil for 6 to 7 weeks and propecia 3 weeks i have read a stack about all the shedding and what not that can be experienced for a little while but I'm pretty worried because before the treatment the front of my hair was fine now if i put water in it I can easily see scalp and if i run my hands across the front 5 or so hairs will come out!! its worrying
10-16-2011 06:48 PM
Tracy C
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Originally Posted by sam555
When I take minoxidil and propecia together way more hair falls out (i think its the minoxidil's fault) can this be true?
Both Rogaine (Minoxidil) and Propecia (1mg Finasteride) can cause shedding. Shedding is a normal part of treating hair loss. Every treatment that actually works causes some shedding during the process of de-miniaturizing the shrunken hair follicles. It just is what it is. Think of it as the weaker hairs need to shed out of the way so stronger hairs can grow in their place. With each shedding cycle, the hair grows back thicker and stronger - until eventually it is almost the same as the hair that never fell out. The shedding does stop eventually. I’ve gone through a few periods of shedding in my four years of treating my hair loss. Each time the hair grew back thicker and stronger.
