Finasteride Mono-Therapy 6 month check in Progress Pictures 3/2/2025
The user reports positive results from using finasteride for six months, noticing hair regrowth despite ongoing shedding and dry scalp issues. They suspect hard water and a possible vitamin D deficiency may also affect their hair condition.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I’m on a crazy hairloss stack and I’m still losing hair and not experiencing any regrowth. What is going on?
The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hair shedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.
community Dec 2024 vs now (min + fin/dut)
The user experienced hair thickening and reduced shedding using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with a switch from finasteride to dutasteride due to ineffectiveness. They also use a saw palmetto shampoo and take vitamin D3 supplements, while considering potential underlying causes like vitamin deficiencies and hard water buildup.
community Question: can hair shedding happen multiple times when taking minoxidil and finasteride?
A 30-year-old male experienced hair shedding while using Minoxidil and Finasteride, with concerns about whether this is a normal shedding phase. Despite drastic hair loss, he continues the treatment, hoping for regrowth, and receives advice to maintain the regimen and consider lifestyle changes.
community I can’t tell if it’s regrowth or not but this is my result after 9 months on fin
The user has been using finasteride daily, scalp massages, micro-needling, and Nizoral shampoo for hair loss, with noticeable progress after 9 months. They are considering adding minoxidil but are hesitant due to concerns about long-term commitment.
community Update: 6 months on only Fin - 25 years w/ my story. It's long but hopefully worth it. My hair offers a unique way of measuring my fin progress.
The user experienced hair regrowth and stronger dreadlocks after six months on finasteride, despite initial shedding and reduced libido. They plan to continue the treatment, possibly adjusting the dosage or adding topical treatments.
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