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community Experiencing Short Prickly Hairs After 15 Months on Finasteride

in General 90 upvotes 7 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for over a year and noticed short, prickly hairs on their scalp that don't grow like the rest of their hair. Despite losing about 40 short hairs when washing, their overall hair density hasn't decreased.

community 5+ years on meds, still losing

in Progress Pictures 7 months ago

The user has been on finasteride and minoxidil since 2020 and increased dutasteride and minoxidil doses in June 2024, but still experiences hair loss. Despite trying pyrilutamide without success, opinions vary on whether the hair loss is significant, with some suggesting it might be due to lighting, angles, or a regular shedding cycle.

community Dutasteride. What next?

in General 154 upvotes 7 months ago

A 31-year-old male switched from finasteride to oral dutasteride (0.5mg, 2x a week) and uses liquid minoxidil daily for hair loss. He experienced shedding and regrowth but is considering increasing dutasteride to 3x a week due to concerns about hair density and ongoing issues.

community 4 months on finasteride + minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 295 upvotes 8 months ago

The user experienced significant hair improvement after four months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and a daily caffeine shampoo, with no side effects. The discussion includes varying opinions on the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride.

community What to expect switching from 2% to 5% minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 8 months ago

A user switched from 2% to 5% minoxidil, alongside using finasteride and dermarolling, to address hair thinning and is curious about potential shedding. They have not experienced noticeable hair loss or shedding since starting the treatment.

community HT next? 21 y/o fin for 6 months since I was 20, What NW and should I use dut?

in General 147 upvotes 8 months ago

A 21-year-old is using finasteride and previously used minoxidil for hairline concerns, considering a hair transplant despite no visible balding. They are advised to continue finasteride as a preventive measure.

community Can Low Vitamin D and Ferritin Impact Pace of Minoxidil Regrowth ?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 8 months ago

Minoxidil regrowth may be slowed by low vitamin D and ferritin levels. The user is experiencing slow hair regrowth and is considering addressing these deficiencies.

community 43m - 3 month progress - topical Min 5%, topical Fin 0.025%, 0.75mm microneedling

in Progress Pictures 228 upvotes 8 months ago

A 43-year-old male saw significant hair regrowth and increased density after three months using topical Minoxidil (5%), topical Finasteride (0.025%), and 0.75mm microneedling every two weeks, with no side effects. He plans to continue and may reduce Finasteride concentration if progress continues.

community Start when you first notice hair loss

in Progress Pictures 161 upvotes 8 months ago

Start hair loss treatment early. Finasteride stops hair loss; dutasteride and oral minoxidil slightly improve thickness.

community Experiencing Shedding 1 Month After Switching to 2.5mg Oral Minoxidil from Topical

in Minoxidil 123 upvotes 8 months ago

The user switched from topical to oral minoxidil to improve hair regrowth but experienced significant shedding after one month. They are considering continuing oral minoxidil for six months before deciding whether to switch back to topical if no improvements occur.

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