I messed up. Regrew my hair and then lost it all. Update 9/15/2025
Stopping hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can result in losing regrown hair, highlighting the importance of consistent use. Restarting these treatments may cause temporary shedding, but hair can regrow with continued use.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 21m experiencing aggressive hair shedding - Ah!
A 21-year-old experiencing aggressive hair shedding is considering treatments like Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) to slow or stop hair loss. Recommendations include using these treatments along with Nizoral Shampoo, hair vitamins, and a derma roller to maintain and potentially regrow hair.
community Finestride induced hairloss? Is it normal?
Increased hair shedding can occur when starting Finasteride, but it's usually temporary. Adding Minoxidil may help regrow and thicken hair, while vitamins are only beneficial if there's a deficiency.
community March 2021 update: A little over a year of being on 1mg finasteride pills and using 5% minoxidil once daily. Not much hairline progress since my last update, but my hair has thickened significantly. Extremely happy with these results.
A user's progress with hair loss treatment, which includes taking finasteride pills and using minoxidil once daily; discussing the effects of these treatments and the experience of shedding and regrowth; and advice on adding microneedling.
community Hair loss journey and experience with Fin/Min/Dut
The user shared their hair loss journey, using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting progress and some side effects like minor gynecomastia. They plan to switch fully to dutasteride while continuing minoxidil, and they experienced shedding primarily from finasteride.
community 1.5 months in left to right. Seeing lots of hair growth. Only dermarolling, JBCO and onion juice. Tried minoxdil but saw a lot of hair loss so stopped. Trying to see if all natural treatment works and the results seem pretty good. Any recommendations going forward?
User reports visible hair growth after 1.5 months using dermarolling, Jamaican black castor oil, and onion juice, having stopped minoxidil due to initial hair loss. Replies suggest continuing minoxidil despite shedding, buzzing hair, and trying finasteride or scalp massages.
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