hair shedding with every day wash
I have androgenetic alopecia and also have telogen effluvium (divorced last year and got laid off from my job). I’m also in perimenopause. I’ve been having excessive hair shedding since February 2026 and it’s not slowing down! I’ve lost almost half of the volume of my hair and have bald patches all over my head. 😭
I’ve been on oral minoxidil for a few years now; started finasteride a month ago; a started HRT 5 weeks ago. I have medicated shampoo that I use once a week and wash my hair every other day. Also taking vitamins, including iron, pumpkin seed oil, vitamin c and d. I’m thankful I at least see baby hairs growing.
i am seeing a derm and waiting for biopsy results
For those who have gone through this, how long did the shedding last for you? I’m so stressed that I’ll keep losing hair!