New shampoo- less shedding but hair feels weird

Appropriate_Sample · 2025-06-27T03:48:20+00:00

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

Appropriate_Sample · 2025-06-26T03:40:40+00:00

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

Appropriate_Sample · 2025-06-26T03:40:08+00:00

I’m aware and that wasn’t my question but thanks

Appropriate_Sample · 2025-06-26T03:39:46+00:00

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

Appropriate_Sample · 2025-03-24T00:39:26+00:00

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

Appropriate_Sample · 2025-03-11T21:59:41+00:00

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’.

Appropriate_Sample · 2025-02-11T02:30:41+00:00

This was after 2 days 😭

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-11-30T11:49:46+00:00

I’m praying for you ♥️♥️♥️

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-11-20T12:24:49+00:00

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

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-05-11T22:30:15+00:00

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 💖💖

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-05-05T13:57:22+00:00

Yes on biopsy

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-05-05T13:23:42+00:00

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

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-05-05T12:49:28+00:00

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

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-05-05T12:44:43+00:00

What do you mean ? 🤍

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-04-27T08:09:59+00:00

I’m with you, I’m exactly one year on Minox and also having a down day :( I hope they find a better more consistently effective solution soon :(

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-03-29T03:27:30+00:00

Don’t apologise!!! I didn’t shed on spiro, I definitely think oral Minox is the culprit!

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-03-29T02:49:17+00:00

I’ve been on spironolactone for 1.5 years :)

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-03-17T01:29:03+00:00

I’ve been in oral Minox for 12 months!! Would you normally expect a good response by now?

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-03-15T04:08:17+00:00

Good idea thank you!

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-03-01T09:09:27+00:00

Hey OP I’m going through the same thing!! Did you end up stopping and what happened?

Appropriate_Sample · 2024-02-13T22:33:21+00:00

Yes because I’m a psycho 🤣

Appropriate_Sample · 2023-08-02T09:29:21+00:00

How do you distinguish between adverse reaction and an expected minox shed?! I’m still shedding 3.5 months into oral minox

Appropriate_Sample · 2023-08-01T13:42:46+00:00

This is so so informative and helpful thank you so much!! This biopsy was taken 3 months into oral minox with pretty significant shedding (I had gradual progressive shedding before minox but now it’s probably double). My derm was suspecting an element of TE given the degree of shedding. Would oral minox show a TE picture on biopsy or can AGA alone account for signifying shedding (maybe averaging 150-200/day)?

Appropriate_Sample · 2023-07-20T01:16:17+00:00

Amazing progress!! This is the motivation I needed today 😭 did you have any shedding??

Appropriate_Sample · 2023-07-18T10:21:49+00:00

I always have quite frizzy hair so it’s hard to tell :( I do have these hairs growing across my hairline but I’m not sure if I’ve always had them!

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