You start your morning routine, pass a comb through your hair, and feel your stomach drop.

When minoxidil triggers weeks of increased shedding, many assume the treatment has failed but this phase is often a normal cycle signaling follicle reactivation. For those experiencing prolonged shedding or seeking mechanistically different approaches, alternatives span regenerative therapies (PRP), hormonal interventions (finasteride, dutasteride), and natural adjuncts (rosemary oil, microneedling, LLLT). Key Takeaways Increased shedding in the first 2-4 months after startin