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      community Why we shed on finasteride after getting results

      in Chat  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride can cause initial hair shedding as part of its cycle, but it can also lead to hair regrowth and thickening over time. Users discuss the effectiveness of finasteride alone, with some considering adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.

      community Duoxidil / Dutasteride/ Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  83 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a user's positive experience with hair loss treatments, including Duoxidil, oral Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and biotin, noting no side effects and effective results. The user plans to start a new cycle of Dutasteride and PRP sessions.

      community 6 Months Oral Dut/Min Progress

      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and increased libido after switching from oral finasteride to 0.5 mg oral dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, following hair loss induced by a testosterone cycle. He reported initial shedding and decreased libido with finasteride, but no side effects with dutasteride, and noted improvements in hair density, temple regrowth, and reduced acne.

      community Losing ground with minoxidil and finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  74 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced initial improvement with finasteride and minoxidil but is now losing progress and considering switching to dutasteride. Others suggest seasonal shedding, vitamin D deficiency, or trying dutasteride, while some share personal experiences with shedding cycles and treatment adjustments.

      community Finasteride losing effectiveness after 4.5 good years?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      Finasteride may be losing effectiveness for the user after 4.5 years, possibly due to intense workouts or a synchronized hair shedding cycle. Suggestions include switching to Dutasteride or continuing with Finasteride while considering a hair transplant for hairline density.

      community Losing hairs is not the same as balding

      in Chat  151 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can cause initial shedding as they restart the hair growth cycle, but this is not an indicator of treatment failure. The effectiveness of these treatments should be judged by cosmetic changes over time, not by daily hair loss counts.

      community Frustrating back and forth progress

      in Is this regrowth?  161 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing fluctuating hair regrowth using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, with the best results in the first four months. Suggestions include being patient through shedding cycles, considering oral minoxidil, and possibly adding dutasteride for stronger results.

      community Creatine and Hairloss (experiment)

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experimented with creatine while using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noticing increased bald spots and thinner hair, but attributed it to his hair cycle rather than creatine. Other users suggested that creatine doesn't cause hair loss directly, but increased testosterone from workouts might affect those with a genetic predisposition.

      community big shedding after months of fin?

      in General  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      Shedding after two months of using 1.5 mg finasteride is a common concern. It's often a normal part of the hair growth cycle.

      community 2 years on fin only :) EOD. No sides.

      in Progress Pictures  191 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 2-year progress using finasteride every other day with no side effects. Others discussed their experiences, shedding cycles, and patience with the treatment.

      community 7 years progress against hair loss

      in Progress Pictures  268 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old shares his 7-year journey using finasteride and 4 years with minoxidil to combat hair loss, experiencing cycles of shedding and regrowth. Despite emotional challenges, he finds the treatments worthwhile, though he still faces insecurities and uncertainties about shedding phases.

      community Nearly 3 years in and I'm on a mega growth spurt. Don't lose heart.

      in Chat  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced subtle hair growth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.

      community Transition from Baby Hair to Normal Hair?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  33 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the slow transition from baby hair to normal hair while using finasteride and transitioning to dutasteride, with progress except for the crown area. It's mentioned that hair thickening can take years, with each growth cycle potentially making the hair thicker, and this process can span over 6 months or more.

      community Finasteride shed is crazy at 7 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that experiencing shedding while using finasteride and minoxidil is a common occurrence, and it is likely a part of the hair growth cycle. Many users have reported regrowth and improvement in their hair density after the shedding phase.

      community My experience being on fin for almost 3 years (warning: LONG)

      in Update  57 upvotes 5 years ago
      User "flcv" shares their 3-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, stating no side effects and no change in hair thickness despite shedding cycles. They advise fellow fin users to trust the process and not worry about shedding.

      community lost all my gains switching from liquid to foam

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      Switching from liquid to foam minoxidil led to hair loss for OP, possibly due to a second shedding cycle. OP experienced allergic reactions to propylene glycol in the liquid form, causing dandruff and itchiness, which improved after switching to foam.

      community Progress stopped after 3 months (min)

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil and microneedling for 4 months and added finasteride 1mg daily for 1 month, but progress has stopped. Others suggest continuing treatment as hair growth cycles are slow and results may take up to a year.
      23M on 0.25mg Finasteride for 7 Weeks: Increased Shedding, Change Dose?

      community 23M on 0.25mg Finasteride for 7 Weeks: Increased Shedding, Change Dose?

      in General  60 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 23-year-old is using 0.25mg Finasteride for hair loss and experiencing increased shedding after initial reduction. Advice given is to wait longer for results, as hair cycles take time to adjust, and consider increasing the dose if no improvement occurs in a few months.