Originally posted on Reddit Just wanted to share my journey so far. I started on June 15th of this year. The Regimen: Finasteride: Topical application daily. Minoxidil: Oral, 2.5mg daily. The "Big Shed" (July - August): I went through a massive shedding phase from July until August. I honestly "shat my pants" from the density I lost during that time. It was scary, but it is a normal part of the process. Current Status (6 Months): It is getting much better now. The first picture is from August (during the shed), and the second is from December 25th. Side Effects: Zero side effects ("No sides"). Next Steps: I am thinking of switching to Oral Finasteride just for the convenience of popping a pill instead of applying liquid.