The second shed has been brutal (4 months and ongoing) Progress Pictures 3/2/2026
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride and minoxidil but faced a prolonged shedding phase, leading them to increase the finasteride dose and add oral dutasteride. Despite concerns about shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and are supplementing with Vitamin D.
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community 2025 Official beginner guide for “I’m losing my hair, what can I do?”
For hair loss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.
community Almost 7 months on Topical Finasteride 0.1%
The user has been using topical finasteride 0.1% for almost 7 months but is experiencing worsening hair loss and is considering adding minoxidil 5% to their regimen. They are hesitant about oral finasteride and are exploring options for topical treatments, including minoxidil and possibly dutasteride.
community Why is Minoxidil not enough for hair loss? (No fin)
Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hair loss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
community It's crazy how it's 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren't even effective for many people.
Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.
community 6 months of microneedling, minox, 1% keto, & biotin. Time for fin?
User experienced hair growth after 6 months using microneedling, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin. Commenters suggest adding finasteride to treatment for better results and preventing further hair loss.
community hairloss in my 20s has ruined my life.
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