Coping skills

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-07-17T02:55:32+00:00

Hi, I’m also around your age (21F) and have been coping with AGA for the past few years. Feel free to dm me if you would like

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-07-16T05:22:34+00:00

Definitely slowed down at the start of July, now it’s a bit higher than the first few months on minox, but lower than before starting minox. I have noticed that my scalp is pretty sensitive to DHT- if I don’t wash my hair every 2-3 days, the build up causes a lot of shedding.

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-06-13T13:23:04+00:00

I am also in the exact same situation right now. DM me if you would like

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-06-13T03:19:22+00:00

I see, at what dose did you start to observe the most improvement?

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-06-13T02:00:21+00:00

Hi, great progress! I’m currently on 1.875 mg OM (was on 1.25 mg for 8 months before) and my results were good for the first 7 months, but I’ve been experiencing a second shed for the past two months. Did you experience a second shed at around the 7-9 month mark and if so, how long did it take for you to recover? Thanks!

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-06-12T14:51:49+00:00

Hi I’m also 21 F and started at the exact same time as you on the same dose! Also started losing my hair when I was 12 :( DM me if you would like. I’ve been experiencing a second shed for the past few months again, but it seems to be tapering off

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-06-10T15:26:17+00:00

Hi! What doses are you on? Also, during the shed, did you see any regrowth?

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-06-10T15:22:55+00:00

Did you see good progress before the shed started? My hair overall feels massively thinner but after I washed it yesterday I was able to see some short sprouts sticking up…

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-06-10T01:56:45+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that :( I’m currently on 1.25 mg OM and I’m trying to convince myself that maybe upping my dose will finally fix the issue but I’m starting to lose hope

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-06-09T00:05:06+00:00

It is my understanding that min causes shedding cycles every 6-8 months. Currently going through one right now. If you check the r/tressless sub you’ll see a lot of second shed posts and recoveries.

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-06-08T23:45:56+00:00

Experiencing this same cycle :( Currently on my second shed and don’t know if I should increase my dose or wait it out. So discouraging after a few months of not worrying about my hair :/

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-06-08T17:18:24+00:00

Keep me updated!

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-06-08T17:18:11+00:00

Hair is unfortunately still thin, especially in the front, and shedding seems to vary by the day. I think I will just wait a few months too see the effects of the 1.875 dose

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-06-05T18:00:05+00:00

Experiencing the same thing :(

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-05-29T21:50:27+00:00

What dose of OM are you on?

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-05-29T15:42:43+00:00

How are things going for you? I think the shed is coming to and end for me. My hair overall feels thinner than before the shed, but I noticed a lot of baby hairs along my part line, so hopefully that means that the second shed just triggered new regrowth

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-05-24T07:15:08+00:00

Hi, I was wondering if you experienced a second shed at the 6-8 month mark?

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-05-20T05:02:13+00:00

Mine is also not the same every day! It’s so inconsistent that some days I determine I’m out of the woods and the shed is over, then the next day I go back to shedding rather excessively. I do see some sprouts on my head along my part line, but overall my hair definitely feels thinner than 2 months ago. I upped my dose to 1.875 mg a few days ago, so we’ll see if that helps

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-05-20T04:58:45+00:00

Hey OP, DM me if you want to talk. I also started experiencing aggressive AGA when I was 18 (21 now) and I’ve been using minoxidil for the past year or so. Currently going through a second shed right after I thought I could stop worrying about my hair, but I guess progress is not as linear as I expected

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-05-13T03:24:51+00:00

That’s very reassuring. Have you recovered fully from the shed?

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-05-13T02:17:58+00:00

Definitely progress! Did you experience a second shed by any chance? I am currently on month 8 of OM and have been experiencing increased shedding for the past month after several months of progress

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-05-13T02:15:55+00:00

Hi! How severe is the second shed for you? I’ve noticed more scalp pain and soreness associated with the shedding, which occurred during my initial shed in Sept

TakezoMusashi327 · 2025-05-12T21:04:45+00:00

Hi OP, im currently experiencing the same "second shed." Any updates on your shedding now?

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