Finally experiencing shed. Will I notice cosmetic difference? Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/28/2021
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since February, along with microneedling, and recently noticed increased hair shedding. They are curious if others experienced worsening hair appearance after shedding or if it remained unchanged.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
6 / 1000+ resultscommunity 7 months Fin Treatment Progess
The user has been using finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, red light therapy, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin supplements, and scalp massages for hair loss since February 2025. They report stronger, thicker hair but are experiencing shedding and are considering increasing finasteride dosage or adding oral minoxidil.
community 30M – 8 months progress on min + fin + microneedling + scalp massage + ketoconazole
A 30 year-old male's 8 month progress with hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massage, and ketoconazole. Another user mentioned the shed being significant.
community 4 month progress pictures. Started on topical fin, now switching to oral to maintain.
A user shared their 4-month progress pictures after using Minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral, and scalp massage for hair loss. They're now switching from topical to oral finasteride to maintain the results.
community Do those silicone scalp massagers help or hurt hair?
Using a silicone scalp massager may cause hair shedding, but it could also stimulate blood flow and help with scalp conditions. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, with mixed results on regrowth and maintenance.
community Apart from Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Microneedling what are you doing to reverse balding?
Various treatments for hair loss include minoxidil injections, finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, and supplements like vitamin D and biotin. Additional methods mentioned are red light therapy, scalp massages, lifestyle changes, and hair transplants.
community 6 Month Progress (1mg fin 2x daily topical min, vit d3, keto, microneedling)
A user's 6-month journey to treat their hair loss using 1mg finasteride twice daily, topical minoxidil, vitamin D3, keto diet, and microneedling. They experienced shedding at the end of month 3 but have seen progress in recent months despite this.
Related Research
6 / 1000+ results
research Phytochemicals as emerging therapeutic agents for alopecia treatment
Plant-based chemicals may help hair growth and prevent hair loss but need more research to compete with current treatments.
research Self-Assessments of Standardized Scalp Massages for Androgenic Alopecia: Survey Results
Scalp massages may help stabilize or regrow hair in people suffering from hair loss, regardless of age, gender, or use of other treatments.
research Pathophysiology, conventional treatments, and evidence-based herbal remedies of hair loss with a systematic review of controlled clinical trials
Herbal remedies may help with hair loss but need more research.
research A Precis of the alopecia (Hair loss) associated with therapies based on nanotechnology and its impact on quality of Life (QoL)
Nanotechnology therapies can help improve quality of life for those with hair loss.
research Delivery Strategies of siRNA Therapeutics for Hair Loss Therapy
Effective delivery systems are crucial for siRNA hair loss treatments to work better.
research Reduction of telogen rate and increase of hair density in androgenetic alopecia by a cosmetic product: Results of a randomized, prospective, vehicle‐controlled double‐blind study in men
Cosmetic foam product reduces hair loss and increases hair density in men.