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      community month and a half update,

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding after using RU58841, stemoxydine, and minoxidil, and has stopped using finasteride due to side effects. They hope the shedding is temporary and will lead to regrowth.

      community Shedding with topical dutasteride (month 4)

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress pictures after using topical dutasteride for 4 months, experiencing heavy shedding at month 2, which returned to baseline 1.5 months ago. Previous treatments with topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil were ineffective or caused side effects, and the user is hopeful about the shedding phase indicating potential effectiveness of topical dutasteride.

      community Shedding on finasteride only; looking for motivation

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started finasteride for hair loss and saw improvement, but is now experiencing shedding and thinning in new areas. They added Nizoral due to dandruff caused by finasteride. Replies suggest that shedding is normal around 6 months and advise to stick with the treatment.

      community Fuzzy weird hair in the front, seasonal shedding

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing hair loss, particularly fuzzy hair in the front, and is concerned about male pattern baldness. Treatments mentioned include Propecia (finasteride), minoxidil, PRP treatments, dermarolling, peppermint oil, and apple cider vinegar.

      community Oral Min shed is brutal . Do I keep going?

      in Minoxidil  94 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the experience of hair shedding after starting sublingual oral Minoxidil, with the user questioning whether to continue the treatment. Responses suggest persisting with the treatment as shedding might lead to positive results.

      community Topic fin + min restart w/ major shedding

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user stopped using topical finasteride and minoxidil, leading to hair thinning and shedding, and has since restarted the treatment. They are experiencing significant shedding and are seeking advice on whether this is normal and when improvement might occur, while using a regimen that includes Nutrafol, microneedling, Nioxin, and Nizoral.

      community Prolonged shedding over last 15 months

      in Update  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and topical Finasteride, with blood tests showing high free testosterone and low SHBG. Suggestions include adjusting Minoxidil dosage, considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and addressing metabolic factors to increase SHBG.

      community I don’t get it - I keep shedding hair even 2 years into fin

      in Chat  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP is experiencing ongoing hair shedding despite two years on finasteride, with some initial improvement but no long-term success. Users suggest seasonal shedding, checking for vitamin deficiencies, considering minoxidil, and possibly switching to dutasteride.

      community Normal amount of hair to shed in the shower?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair shedding while using finasteride and topical minoxidil, with users sharing their experiences of losing 30-100 hairs daily in the shower. One user considers switching to dutasteride due to consistent shedding.
      Experiencing Flaking and Shedding: Is This Dandruff? (On Fin+Min)

      community Experiencing Flaking and Shedding: Is This Dandruff? (On Fin+Min)

      in General  32 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing flaking and shedding while using oral finasteride and minoxidil, which might be seborrheic dermatitis. A suggestion was made to try ketoconazole shampoo or cream and consider CBD with MCT oil, as shedding is common when starting these treatments.

      community Has Saw Palmetto (or PSO) stopped my shedding?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced hair shedding despite using natural remedies but saw improvement with topical finasteride and oral minoxidil. After stopping supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil, shedding resumed, but combining them again with finasteride and minoxidil reduced shedding.

      community Late shedding (months 10 - 14) success

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced severe hair shedding from months 10 to 14 but saw significant hair regrowth after continuing treatment with 1.2 mg finasteride and 3 mg minoxidil. They advise not to give up on medication despite initial setbacks.

      community Could Serum Ferritin Explain my Crazy Shedding?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding and suspects it may be due to low serum ferritin levels rather than worsening androgenetic alopecia. They have resumed iron supplementation and are seeking additional solutions to address the shedding.

      community The second shed has been brutal (4 months and ongoing)

      in Progress Pictures  44 upvotes 3 months ago
      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.