I have been on propecia now for right at 3 months. I never really noticed before, so this could just be me acutally paying attention to my hair when I never did before, but I think I am experiencing the "shed" that the propecia is characteristic of. The only reason I might say this is because the hair I am losing is dark, healthy looking hair. Now, I know under MPB, that it gradually diminishes your hair to a clearer, shorter form of its previous condition until it is invisible. So, does this seem to hold some merit? I can honestly say that it seems my hair loss since starting propecia has definitely increased on the top of my head. I can run my hand through my head and almost everytime 1~3 hairs will come with it with almost 0 force. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated....current meds are Propecia and 5% Minoxidil.

Hi

Don't worry shedding is a common ( and good sign). It means the hairs are cyling through the growth phases.. Unforunately, with hairloss, it gets worse before it gets better ( HT's, meds)

Be patient

One more question. The hairs that I lose ALWAYS have that little ball on the end of them(I guess this is the root?). What does that mean?

Hi

Doesnt mean anything.. Many on here describe the same exact thing.. I know it is hard to understand but shedding is a good thing.. Stick with it.. Even with HT's things look worse before they get better

I will, just trying to educate myself. Thank you for you patience and information

No worries. That is why we arehere..