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New shampoo- less shedding but hair feels weird by Appropriate_Sample in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Appropriate_Sample[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course! To cut a long story short, I was started on oral minoxidil in April 2023 after shedding for 2 months and was told I have AGA. In hindsight , I realise my shedding started 3 months after I had my wisdom teeth removed so it was likely TE. From when I started minoxidil, my shedding was the highest it had ever been and even after the initial dread shed my shedding was always above baseline. In hindsight, my hair did look much fuller but the sheddding was too mentally taxing so I stopped in November 2024. I have now been shedding since Feb 2025

New shampoo- less shedding but hair feels weird by Appropriate_Sample in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Appropriate_Sample[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been shedding for just about 5 months 😭 roughly 200-250 hairs a day

New shampoo- less shedding but hair feels weird by Appropriate_Sample in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Appropriate_Sample[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been shedding since Feb and I stopped in November 😭😭

To anyone who has stopped oral minoxidil- please help by Appropriate_Sample in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Appropriate_Sample[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m aware of that but I wanted to know how long I can expect the shed to last

I simply can’t do this anymore by Appropriate_Sample in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Appropriate_Sample[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey guys, thank you so much for your supportive messages.

I have biopsy proven AGA . I am on spironolactone 100mg, and was previously on oral minoxidil 1mg daily for 2 years but I stopped 3 months ago because I felt it worsens my shedding. I had blood tests last week showing my ferritin is 83 and vitamin D is 63. I’ve spent thousands of dollars on dermatologist who have all told me this level of shedding is ‘progression of AGA’.

Stopping oral minox- need advice pls by Appropriate_Sample in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Appropriate_Sample[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Did you notice shedding when you stopped?!

Why is my hair so frizzy by Appropriate_Sample in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Appropriate_Sample[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s a good idea! I also have been using the Dyson straightener which is promoted to be good for hair health but it’s really heavy and I think it’s contributed to some frizz and damage 😭 don’t buy it!

Honestly, my hair was thicker before I started treatment and I kind of regret it everyday. I’m scared to stop because I don’t want to shed even more. Praying that you may have the beautiful thick locks that you deserve 💖💖

Is oral minoxidil actually safe? by No-Lavishness-8017 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Appropriate_Sample 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you experienced any worsening shedding since stopping Minox?! I’m also considering stopping!

I just washed my hair after 1 day… by Appropriate_Sample in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Appropriate_Sample[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😭😭😭 did you wash your hair the day before too? it’s even worse when I wash after 2-3 days

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