1 week into minoxidil and shedding like crazy

[fredmpb]

CRAZY shedding on the vertex and the scalp is very visible already.

 

[willwork4hair]

You should try spironolactone cream (S5) with Nizoral shampoo. It helped me with the shedding.

 

[fredmpb]

im using nizoral already but still shedding

 

[Fundi]

I'm one week into minoxidil (I'm not always using it twice a day) But I just washed my hair and didn't see a single strand.

Shedding's a good thing.

I think what may be the cause for me is, I've been using finasteride and spironolactone which reduced shedding anyway.

Since minoxidil only sheds hairs in the (telogen?) phase, I think finasteride and spironolactone have reduced the amount of hairs in this stage by reducing the DHT reaching them, and 'hopefully' this will mean I won't shed many hairs on minoxidil, while still getting some results.

Fingers crossed anyway.

 

[fredmpb]

hi fundi , could you tell me how could i get a prescription for spironolactone? i have no knowledge of this "spironolactone" medication. what is it for ?
thank you

 

[Fundi]

Do a search of the forums, it's a topical anti androgen cream. I buy it from Dr Lee. I don't need a prescription, but if you live in US you might.

 

[rcom440]

CRAZY shedding on the vertex and the scalp is very visible already.

It's a sign that minoxidil is working. You will probably get nice regrow.
Don't worry about the shed, eventually it will stop and the new healthier hair will grow.

 

[Kev123]

I think it's a good thing if it sheds that early.

 

[fredmpb]

thanks guys for the replies .
i'm now trying not to count the numbers of hair falls during hair wash.
hope the shed and grow cycle will happen to me as well.