I'm actually in a similar boat. I'm about to switch off Head and Shoulders, but don't know what to switch to yet. I want something less harsh. Anyone know a good dandruff shampoo?
Finasteride is a very intense drug with serious potential side effects. I would recommend a wait and see approach before going that route. Take a picture every month of areas of concern. Try and use the same lighting and keep the same camera distance and camera angle, if possible. Track you...
You can stop using Head and Shoulders to see if the shedding stops. That's the easiest way to determine if that's the cause. You might be allergic to an ingredient or something like that.
How does one find a good doctor willing to work with you on slowing down and diagnosing hair loss? I would think most PCPs don't want to deal with hair loss on this level... just prescribe finnerastride or recommend minoxidil. I'm concerned hair loss clinics might just be in the business of...