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      community Is this due to a Minoxidil Shed? Or should I consider switching to Dutasteride

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing increased thinning around the crown after starting topical Minoxidil and is considering switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride. Responses suggest the thinning might be a temporary shedding phase due to the new treatment, and it's advised to continue the current regimen and monitor progress.

      community Extreme Shedding/Hair Loss 7 months on Fin

      in Transgender  233 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 20-year-old FTM individual started finasteride for hair loss with initial success but experienced increased shedding after 7 months. They are considering oral minoxidil as advised by their doctor to address the worsening hair loss.

      community Min / Fin - M21 - 1.5 Year Update - Multiple Sheds

      in Update  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily, despite multiple shedding phases, and emphasizes the importance of starting treatment early and maintaining consistency. They advise against obsessing over online forums during shedding periods and recommend checking for scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and ensuring proper nutrition.

      community M19 shed after 1yr on dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced hair shedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.

      community Heavy shedding due to change finasteride brand switch

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced heavy hair shedding after switching finasteride brands and is concerned whether it's due to fake finasteride or a normal part of the treatment process. They have been using finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and derma rolling for almost 8 months.

      community How to tell if it’s miniaturizing vs regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth and miniaturization, with the user transitioning to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and occasionally using topical minoxidil. The user observes baby hairs near the hairline but less on the scalp, indicating possible regrowth and shedding.

      community Stem Cells May Get Rid Of Balding FOREVER!

      in Technology  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Stem cell therapy shows promise in treating hair loss by mimicking DHT-resistant cells from the back of the head. Traditional treatments like finasteride are also discussed, but stem cells could potentially offer a more permanent solution.

      community Shedding after 9 months on Finasteride M(20)

      in Finasteride  90 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced initial success with finasteride, noticing reduced hair fall and stronger hair, but later faced a heavy shedding phase. The shedding has since slowed, and they are seeking advice on what to do next.

      community How do you prevent infection with derma needling / derma stamping?

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses preventing infection from derma stamping for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to reduce needle depth and consider alternatives like tretinoin. The user experienced irritation possibly from zinc chloride and stopped using the shampoo and derma stamping.

      community High stress causing more shedding perhaps balding? 21(M)

       4 upvotes 12 years ago
      A 21-year-old male is experiencing hair shedding, possibly due to stress from a breakup, and is using minoxidil and drinking green tea to address it. Others suggest stress as a cause and recommend consulting a dermatologist if it persists.

      community Started Finasteride + Derma rolling

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user started finasteride and derma rolling for hair loss, later switching to wet cupping therapy. They experienced initial shedding but reported thicker, healthier hair over time, using natural hair wash methods like Amla, Reetha, and Shikakai.

      community Shedding increase from pumpkin seed oil - dread shed or time to stop?

      in Female 5 months ago
      A user experienced increased hair shedding after taking pumpkin seed oil for 4 weeks and is unsure if it's a "dread shed" or if the oil isn't suitable. They cannot tolerate anti-androgens like spironolactone and finasteride due to side effects and are seeking advice on whether to continue with pumpkin seed oil.

      community Dutasteride shedding starts at month 4?

      in Treatments  66 upvotes 11 months ago
      Dutasteride can cause hair shedding, which may start around the fourth month of treatment. The user is concerned about whether this shedding is due to the medication or the progression of hair loss.

      community 1 Year Update on my Brutal Shedding

      in Update  166 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after starting finasteride and minoxidil but saw improvement over time. They switched to dutasteride and added oral minoxidil, hoping for better results despite expecting more shedding.

      community 4.5 months Oral Min and Oral Dut

      in Is this regrowth?  108 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth after 4.5 months of using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, latanoprost, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They report shedding initially but have seen improvement without significant side effects.

      community Switching between topical(10%) and oral(2.5mg)

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is considering switching between topical minoxidil (10%) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) to manage hair shedding around the temples, while also using a dermaroller and biotin. They are concerned about the potential side effects of oral minoxidil, such as hypertrichosis, and the impact on hair shedding if they stop using it.

      community regrowth afrer shed on dutasteride?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      User experienced hair loss after starting dutasteride, but saw regrowth with finasteride. They wonder if dutasteride can cause initial shedding but eventually lead to hair regrowth.

      community Second shed and what I have learned (don't worry!)

      in Minoxidil  45 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% minoxidil for 9.5 months despite an initial shed and a second shedding phase lasting 3.5 months. They encourage others to persist with minoxidil treatment through shedding as regrowth can occur.

      community 43, Experiencing Shedding 6 Months After Switching to Dutasteride

      in Basic Questions  139 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 43-year-old experienced hair loss and used Finasteride successfully for 18 years before switching to Dutasteride due to renewed thinning. After 6 months on Dutasteride, they experienced itching and increased hair loss, leading to concerns about prolonged shedding and considering switching back to Finasteride.

      community Will restarting minoxidil have the same shedding phase as the first time?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil due to scalp issues and switched to finasteride, noticing thicker hair initially but experiencing hair loss again. They are considering restarting minoxidil but are concerned about the shedding phase, especially with upcoming vacation plans and a potential second hair transplant.