💬 Shedding During Hair Loss Treatment

Is shedding something we don’t need to worry about?

Hello, this is Yonsei Bombit Dermatology.

Have you ever started hair loss treatment and felt like even more hair was falling out?

“Is the medicine not right for me?”

“Is the treatment actually making my hair loss worse?”

Many people end up stopping treatment because of this kind of worry.

However, the phenomenon that appears during this period is what we call “shedding.”

Today, we’ll explain exactly what shedding is, why it happens, and whether you should be concerned.

1️⃣ What exactly is shedding?

Shedding refers to the temporary increase in hair loss that occurs in the early stage of hair loss treatment.

It most commonly happens because of oral medication or topical medication, and it is not related to follicle regeneration injections or PRP treatment.

• A noticeable increase in hair falling out within 2 to 6 weeks after taking medication

• Thick, long hairs falling out more visibly

• A sudden increase in hair loss during shampooing or brushing

📍 Shedding is not an abnormal side effect, but part of the normal treatment response.

2️⃣ Why does hair fall out more after starting treatment?

Hair loss treatments stimulate the hair follicles, quickly pushing out hairs that were in the resting phase and inducing new growth.

Simply put, it is the process by which new hair that is ready to grow pushes out the existing weaker hair to make room.

✔ Shedding is the process of transitioning into a new growth cycle,

✔ and in fact, it is a sign that the hair is changing in a healthier direction.

3️⃣ Should you stop treatment if shedding occurs?

Shedding usually lasts about 2 to 4 weeks and then stops naturally,

and after that, hair thickness, density, and volume tend to gradually recover.

✔ Rather than worrying, stress can actually make hair loss progress further.

✔ Do not stop ongoing treatment under any circumstances, and it is important to continue treatment while consulting a dermatologist.

📍 At Yonsei Bombit Dermatology, we check whether shedding is occurring and how long it lasts, and if necessary, we adjust the type of medication, dosage, and supportive treatments together.

4️⃣ Can shedding be reduced or experienced less intensely?

Shedding itself may be unavoidable in some cases, but it can be eased or recovery may happen more quickly through the following methods.

• Gradually adjusting the amount of medication at the beginning

• Combining nutritional supplements, follicle injections, and mesotherapy depending on the scalp condition

• If shedding lasts a long time or is accompanied by pain, itching, or other symptoms, a medical consultation is necessary

🧴 In closing

Shedding is not a sign that hair loss treatment has failed, but a natural response that means change has begun.

Because the hair that falls out in the beginning creates a foundation for healthier hair to grow later,

please do not worry too much and continue treatment consistently.

Yonsei Bombit Dermatology understands shedding well and designs stable, sustainable hair loss treatment plans for each patient.

“Shedding is not the beginning of fear, but the beginning of recovery.”

📍 Yonsei Bombit Dermatology

📞 02-837-8275

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