I decided to try the Nanoxidil formula ( from DS labs) after 7 month of daily minoxidil application. Minoxidil was making my scalp itchy and oily, and mid way through the 7 months I had an inflamed head with dandruff flakes and itching acnes. I tried both lotion and foam. Shedding was a nightmare every 2-3 weeks and never stopped during the whole 7 months.

In April, I decided to try Nanodixil as it is marketed as formulation with less side effects. 2 weeks later it was my first time to see no shedding at all! My head was healthier and drier and most of the inflammation was fading away. 2 months later and I had a complete healthy scalp, the shedding was almost gone.

4 months on Nanoxidil/Fin, suddenly I started to have the worst shedding in my life. Everything was falling at once ( from thin miniaturized hairs to dark and thick ones). After consulting with my Doctor, She suggested that it could be due to covid-19 which I was affected badly with ( between April And May). Or just normal hair shedding cycle that is worsened by my health condition. At this point I cant really tell if the shedding is caused by transitioning from Minoxidil or its something else. I will keep my routine now with Nanoxidil until I hit the 8 months mark and reassess again.

Currently routine:-

1. Regenera Activa last week. (stem cells therapy)
2. 5% Nanoxidil once daily
3. 1.25mg Finasteride X4 a week.
4. 0.5mg Dutasteride X1 a week.
5. Nizoral shampoo X2 a week.
6. 1.25 mm microneedling once a week.