Update.
im expecting a shredding phase soon, it happens every 4 to 5 months.
during this time i trim my hair short and start 3 to 4 week minoxidil.
helps me overcome the shredding within a month and new dense hair starts to grow back.
i do not use minoxidil on a regular basis but i use it only during the shredding phase.
Does your hair get shredded to pieces??