minoxidil Shedding Phase Hair Loss. Is It Normal?

[Myaccount]

I've used the Regaine foam for about a month now and suddenly i have noticed an insane amount of shedding from all over my head even though I apply the foam at my crown. Is this normal?

 

[Ryko]

Yes it's normal, happens to almost everyone.

 

[Myaccount]

I only apply it to my crown but my hair is shedding for all over the top of my head is that normal?

 

[Alliteration]

I only apply it to my crown but my hair is shedding for all over the top of my head is that normal?

It's not an exact thing with the area you're applying it to. It will seep around your head. Plus some will end up in your bloodstream and therefore going everywhere eventuality even if in a reduced amount.

 

[Myaccount]

I run my hand through my head and like 100 hairs fall out is that still normal

 

[Retinoid]

Minoxidil causing increased shedding is common. It is basically causing all hair in telogen to drop out.

 

[Armando Jose]

minoxidil can have this effect, more in no balding persons.

 

[Retinoid]

minoxidil can have this effect, more in no balding persons.

Do you have a reference to this part?

 

[Armando Jose]

Do you have a reference to this part?

minoxidil is designed to alter hair cycle, natural and/or pathological.

https://www.drugs.com/sfx/rogaine-side-effects.html
Rare

• Acne at site of application
• burning of scalp
• facial hair growth
• increased hair loss
• inflammation or soreness at root of hair
• reddened skin
• swelling of face

In Spanish
https://cima.aemps.es/cima/dochtml/p/68556/P_68556.html#4-posibles-efectos-adversos

Poco frecuentes (pueden afectar hasta 1 de cada 100 personas):

- Dolor de cabeza y parestesias (sensación de adormecimiento en brazos o piernas)

- Taquicardia (aceleración de los latidos del corazón)

- Palpitaciones e hipotensión (bajada de la tensión arterial)

- Rash eritematoso (enrojecimiento generalizado)

- Eczema (afección inflamatoria de la piel)

- Alopecia

- Hipertricosis (crecimiento de pelo en la piel)