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Uncertain Shedding After Stopping Oral
I've been on oral finasteride for 3 months, along with topical minoxidil combined with finasteride. Recently, I stopped the oral finasteride and am continuing only with the topical. Now, I'm noticing healthy hair falling out, including some of the newer growth. I'm unsure if this is just another shedding phase or if I'm starting to lose hair again.
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Noida
It will improve with specific therapy..
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance .
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Dr. Amandeep
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6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Shaily Agrawal
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Gondia
Your increased hair fall is likely due to stopping finasteride. Finasteride works by reducing DHT, which causes hair thinning in AGA. When stopped, DHT levels rise again, leading to shedding. This is reversible you can consider restarting it after medical advice. Continue minoxidil, and expect visible results in 3–6 months.
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Dr. Raina Arora
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Ajmer
Finasteride stoppage could resume hormonal hair loss. But there are certain other therapies that you can have to prevent the side effects of finasteride while maintaining hair growth.
Need proper history and evaluation for that.
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
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6 yrs exp
Lucknow
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