Shed From Increased Dose Of Propecia And Minoxidil-

[Kath2263]

I was on 5% minoxidil and 1mg finasteride w great results for two years. New dermatologist increased my minoxidil to 10% and upped my finasteride from 1mg to 2 mg daily. I think i see thinning on my hairline since switching, which has been 4 weeks. Is this possible?

 

[Retinoid]

It makes no sense to increase Finasteride to 2mg...there is no dosage for that either. It is most likely the Minoxidil that is causing renewed shedding. Whenever you get it better absorbed or a higher percentage shedding can occur.