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

[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.

[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]

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

[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.

[OrdinaryUser]

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

[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...