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      Am I wrong to lose hope?

      community Am I wrong to lose hope?

      in General  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil, and is questioning if it's a shedding phase or if the treatments are ineffective. They express regret for starting the treatments as preventative maintenance.

      community 10 months progression (plz respond)

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair shedding after using minoxidil and is considering switching to dutasteride while planning to increase their oral minoxidil dose. They also use nicotine pouches, Vyvanse, and GHK-Cu, and have noticed thicker eyebrows and lashes from oral minoxidil.

      community Someone hold my hand through dread shed! Shedding so bad!

      in Chat  38 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses the emotional struggle of hair shedding while using finasteride and minoxidil, with users sharing encouragement and tips like using hair fibers, cutting hair shorter, and trusting the process for eventual regrowth. Many users emphasize that shedding is temporary and a sign that the treatment is working, suggesting patience and temporary solutions like hats and hair fibers.

      community Month 6 on oral fin/min no stabilisation at all still shedding big

      in Chat  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been on oral finasteride and minoxidil for six months without seeing hair loss stabilization and has started taking dutasteride twice a week. Other users shared their experiences with hair loss treatments, with one suggesting dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride.

      community Dropping RU , not responding..

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using RU58841 for 6 months without noticeable results and is considering dropping it while continuing oral minoxidil, daily dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. Another user suggests visiting a dermatologist to check for other conditions.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  100 upvotes 1 year ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

      community Losing ground after 14 months of fin use and 11 months of min

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  53 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 24-year-old person who is worried about their hair loss after 14 months of taking finasteride and 11 months of minoxidil. Replies to the post suggested sticking with their current regimen, that shedding from one part may not be telogen effluvium, and that shedding is normal with these drugs and they should evaluate in two to three months.

      community Losing Hope, Not Sure if I should keep fighting

      in Update  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair thinning and is using multiple treatments including topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, latanoprost, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, saw palmetto, and derma wounding. They are considering adding RU58841 and are contemplating a hair transplant and exosomes due to frustration with current results.

      community Finasteride treatment after 15 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  14 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 15 months but is experiencing constant hair shedding, similar to telogen effluvium, despite stable widow peaks. They have checked for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, consulted specialists, and are considering further investigation like a scalp biopsy.

      community 6 months on DUT, should I be disappointed?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride and dutasteride for six months, experiencing a complete stop in hair shedding but minimal regrowth. They are considering adding RU58841 for potential regrowth, with advice suggesting patience as significant results often take 12-24 months.

      community Feeling pretty hopeless... Dry skin and eczema causing my alopecia.

      in Chat  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.

      community Alfatradiol causing shedding ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced a sudden decrease in hair density after starting alfatradiol while already using finasteride. Another user mentioned that initial shedding can occur with hair loss treatments, but it may not last long.

      community Second shed, non-stop flaking, itching

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase and increased flaking and itching while using minoxidil 5% nightly and microneedling every two weeks, with needle length increasing over time. Other users suggest the hair loss may continue without the use of finasteride.

      community True hair loss Vs shedding cycle

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user stabilized hair loss with oral finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil, and underwent a stem cell and PRP procedure. Recent increased hair shedding may be due to restarting dermarolling, affecting minoxidil absorption, or the waning effects of the stem cell treatment.

      community My first pill of Dutasteride is today

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started taking Dutasteride and experienced significant shedding initially, but it has since stopped after three months. They noticed some changes but are unsure if they are solely due to Dutasteride.

      community Switch to Dut??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 6 years ago
      Considering a switch from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, and the use of minoxidil as a last resort due to its effects on hair texture.

      community Transition protocols from fin to dut

      in Chat  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      Transitioning from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss, with suggestions to either slowly transition or frontload dutasteride. The user is also using minoxidil, nizoral, needling, and LLLT.

      community A year and a half of Dut and min, without results, I need help.

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male has been using dutasteride 0.5mg daily and topical minoxidil 5% nightly for a year and a half without success. He switched to oral minoxidil 0.25mg daily and is taking vitamin D supplements, but remains concerned about ongoing hair loss.

      community What should i do: 7 months on oral fin/min, shedding

      in General  99 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically oral finasteride (1.2mg) and oral minoxidil (3mg), and the user's concern about increased shedding and brittle hair after 7 months of use. It is suggested that shedding is common and may be influenced by stress, and switching to dutasteride might help, but patience is advised as results can take up to a year.

      community Making the switch to dutastetide and oral minoxidil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      Switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil can cause initial hair shedding, but many users report improvement after a few months. Opinions vary on whether to taper off or switch directly, with some suggesting gradual changes to monitor side effects.

      community 6 Months Into Dut Progress Pictures

      in Progress Pictures  100 upvotes 11 months ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride caused significant shedding but minimal side effects. The user plans to continue dutasteride for 12 months despite concerns about hair density.

      community Severe diffuse thinning after scalp inflammation – should I keep fighting or just accept it?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning after scalp inflammation is considering finasteride as a last resort after stopping minoxidil and using anti-inflammatory medication. Users suggest that inflammation causes temporary shedding and recommend consulting a dermatologist, with some advocating for finasteride as a reliable treatment option.

      community I started early and my hair loss still progressed…feeling hopeless

      in Chat  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started finasteride early for hair loss but saw no improvement, feeling hopeless despite adding dutasteride. Others suggest trying minoxidil, micro-needling, or considering blood flow issues, while some share similar struggles or suggest acceptance.

      community Shedding whilst on Dut and topical min

      in Chat  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 26-year-old from the UK is experiencing increased hair thinning despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and possibly RU58841, while seeking advice on managing side effects and exploring other options.

      community Can this be salvaged with a second transplant?

      in Transplants  22 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering a second hair transplant after previous treatments with finasteride and minoxidil failed to stop hair loss. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, scalp micropigmentation, or shaving the head.