Lots of shedding - 5 months.

[HTnewbie]

A little background. 29 years old, been seeing my crown thinning for about 3 years now. Now the more I look the more I see my entire top thin out a little, but still most noticeable at the crown. I was doing the minoxidil here and there but never took it serious until about 5 months ago. I went to a local hair surgeon and he suggested minoxidil and propecia.

At that point I was buzzing my hair all around at about a #2. I've been sticking with the plan religiously since then. I've also been doing Nizoral non prescription strength M-W-F. At the same time, I've let my hair grow, and with the way I style it (somewhat spiky) it covers up a lot of my crown coverage (or lack thereof). I also figure with letting the rest of my hair grow out, I wouldn't be as concerned with trying to nitpick for quick results.

My question is, now I am seeing tons of shedding. Not so much when I am shampooing (only see about 5 or so), but I see a lot when I am applying the minoxidil liquid. I mean I look down and see a good amount in the fingers I use to massage it in. If I then run my hair through my hair I get a good 20+

This is freaking the heck out of me. I've read of late sheds and I've read of people reacting to too much Nizoral. I don't have any discomfort whatsoever from any of the products, the shedding is just beginning to worry me.

Anyone care to shed any advice or experience similar issues?

Thanks in advance.

 

[vellusfarmer]

I'm not sure if that is alarming. You have to remember that normally people lose 100 hairs a day, even if they wouldn't have male pattern baldness. This is due to the hair growth cycle, part of them fall out anyway no matter what.

 

[HTnewbie]

Hi vellusfarmer, thanks for the reply.

It wouldn't be so alarming if I didn't think the number of loose hairs I see weren't increasing. I've had my hair around the same length for several months now and the amount that I find in my hands, even if I just run my fingers through my hair casually, is increasing.

I should've also added that I've started working out on a consistent basis for the past month or so. Other than that, my diet and work schedule have not changed significantly.

When I do see these hairs, I rarely see the white on end of the hair. Not sure if that is a good or bad sign?

 

[HTnewbie]

Still seeing massive amounts while applying minoxidil...I'd guess 40-50 hairs in my hand.

Anyone else experience this around the 5-6 month mark? If so, is it a sign of better progress around the corner?