When can I expect to be above baseline on oral minoxidil

[yungsasquatch]

Been on loniten for just over 3 months now, I think shedding is gradually slowing but I'm way below even like two months ago. When can I expect thickening / regrowth to start?

 

[platinums]

It's hard to say because it varies between individuals, but generally by about the 6 month mark.

I had good results in the first 3 months but have dropped back to baseline after increasing my dose to 2.5mg

 

[drock18]

I've been on oral minoxidil 2.5mg for 5 weeks now, still shedding... Been on 1mg finasteride for 1yr. Curious how long this shed will continue... Kind of a drag...

 

[drock18]

It's hard to say because it varies between individuals, but generally by about the 6 month mark.

I had good results in the first 3 months but have dropped back to baseline after increasing my dose to 2.5mg

How many hairs a day would you say you're shedding? I'm pretty new to this forum but i feel like there should be a thread that collects everyone's OM shed experience AND the final outcome.... i see a lot of folks discussing their shed phase but then you never hear from them several months later so it would be nice to hear the outcome of their shed process . The overarching question is if you shed, can you assume things will be better or are there folks on OM that shed and it never came back? i doubt it, but i think that's what everyone wants to know. anyways, just a though.

 

[platinums]

I'm not counting hairs. I just feel that my scalp has the typical itch again and my hair becomes thinner overall.

 

[drock18]

Why do you think your Scalp itches? Mine does not itch.. Just lots of hair lost in the shower and bathroom floor... Do you know any members on here that have reported sheds and a good recovery? Was trying to find some posts like that for piece of mind