@dromaraurakzai: Hair shedding with minoxidil Worried that minoxidil is making your hair loss worse? Read this first 👇 One of the most common reasons people stop using minoxidil is because they notice more shedding in the first few weeks. It can be alarming—but in many cases, it’s actually an expected part of the treatment process. Minoxidil works by encouraging more hair follicles to enter the active growth (anagen) phase. As this happens, older hairs that were already nearing the end of their life cycle are pushed out to make room for new, healthier hairs. This temporary increase in shedding is often called the “dread shed.” The important thing to understand is this: Minoxidil doesn’t treat the underlying cause of male or female pattern hair loss. If your hair loss is caused by DHT (dihydrotestosterone), minoxidil can help stimulate growth, but it doesn’t stop DHT from continuing to miniaturise your hair follicles over time. That’s why, for many people with androgenetic (pattern) hair loss, treatment often involves both: ✅ A treatment to stimulate hair growth (such as minoxidil) ✅ A treatment that reduces the effects of DHT (prescription DHT blockers), which targets the underlying cause of follicle miniaturisation Using the right combination—under medical guidance—generally gives the best chance of slowing progression and improving long-term hair density. 📩 For hair loss, hair transplant, dermatology or skincare concerns, send us a DM or book a consultation. #hairtransplant #minoxidil #dhtblocker #hairfall #hairshedding

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