Disclaimer: I am already planning to contact my primary care doctor/dermatologist to get their official take and rule anything else out, but I wanted to check in with the community to see if anyone has had a similar experience! Here is a quick summary of my timeline and setup: Dosage: 1.25 mg oral minoxidil daily Timeline: ~7 months Progress so far: Over the last few months, I was really happy to see visible hair growth on my head (and, predictably, more body hair overall, so I know the medication is working). The issue: Recently, right around the 6–7 month mark, I've noticed a sudden uptick in hair shedding again. It feels a lot like a secondary "dread shed." Nothing else in my health or routine has changed—no dose modifications, no major illnesses, no crazy stress events, and no systemic side effects like dizziness or swelling. For those who have been on oral minoxidil for a while: Did you experience a secondary shed around the 6- to 8-month mark? How long did it last for you? Did the hair come back stronger/thicker once the shed passed? Appreciate any insights or shared experiences!   submitted by   /u/totally-buggin [link]   [comments]