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      community 6 Months progress, and some second shed anxiety

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures of their hair journey, noting good results after initial shedding but experiencing a second, more intense shed. They use topical Minoxidil twice daily, Tretinoin at night, oral finasteride daily, and ketoconazole shampoo weekly.

      community applying tretinoin and SPF on scalp?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using tretinoin for hair loss and whether applying SPF on the scalp is necessary if hair covers the treated areas. The user is considering this treatment despite having no completely bald patches.

      community Brutal ongoing Shed after 15 months on fin

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      User is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.

      community M[16] Thinning Hair Advice (Desperate)

       4 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 16-year-old is experiencing thinning hair at the front and shedding during showers. He is concerned about potential early baldness and is considering seeing a doctor and taking multivitamins.

      community Can minoxidil have any effect on finasteride shedding phase?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 2 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride can both cause initial hair shedding, but they work differently; minoxidil promotes hair growth, while finasteride improves the hormonal environment. Starting finasteride after minoxidil may trigger additional shedding, but it often leads to improved regrowth.
      Shedding or receding even more?

      community Shedding or receding even more?

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  159 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair shedding after using finasteride and topical minoxidil since August 2024, and briefly adding oral minoxidil in early 2025. They suspect the shedding might be due to the oral minoxidil, a bad batch of finasteride, or a normal shedding cycle, and are also experiencing an itchy scalp and acne.

      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 My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  93 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

      community 3.5 month update! (Fin, Min, Microneedling)

      in Progress Pictures  321 upvotes 3 years ago
      BackToTheFutehair's 3.5 month progress update on their hair loss treatment regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling which has led to a significant improvement in thickness and life to the hair. Others have provided encouragement and advice for future treatments.

      community Scalp Exohealer with RF Microneedling

      in Microneedling  135 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about using RF microneedling with ExoHealer, along with finasteride and minoxidil, to improve hair thickness and reduce shedding. The user reports noticeable improvements in scalp texture and oiliness, with plans to consider stem cell treatments in the future.

      community (25/f) “I am more than my hair”…. How can I finally get to believing that?

      11 years ago
      A woman who is experiencing Female Pattern Baldness and struggling to cope with it; she has tried a few treatments but is not satisfied with the results and feels like her femininity has been taken away from her. The conversation includes advice on possible treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and lifestyle changes.

      community One for the long term OG’s fin

      in Update  8 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, maintaining and possibly regrowing hair despite noticing shedding and miniaturized hairs. They are considering adding another treatment due to concerns about ongoing hair loss.

      community Is it harder to notice new growth with long hair?

      in Styling  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is considering using finasteride again, along with ketoconazole shampoo and curl cream, to manage their long hair. They are concerned about the appearance of new hair growth and the potential shedding phase from minoxidil.

      community Is this finally regrowth at my temples?!

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user switched from topical to oral finasteride and minoxidil, noticing thicker and longer baby hairs, suggesting potential regrowth at the temples. Other users agree it looks like a sign of success.

      community ~3 year update on my singular DHT immune hair for you guys

      in Update  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post is an update on the user's hair loss journey. They have a strong hair follicle that has remained unaffected by hair loss for almost 3 years. The user is starting finasteride and using ketoconazole, alfatradiol, and oral castor oil for hair maintenance.

      community Is this regrowth 7 months in fin

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 7 months and is experiencing some regrowth but struggles with an oily scalp despite trying ketoconazole and salicylic acid. They are seeking advice on managing the oily scalp and are reassured by others that regrowth is visible.

      community A less common type of hairloss case

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      High-dose Lysine and Histidine supplements caused curly/kinky hair and shedding due to Elastin dysfunction. Minoxidil, white tea, and dark grape juice were mentioned as treatments to inhibit Elastase and mimic Lysyl Oxidase.

      community MCL1 does anyone knows anthying about it

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      MCL-1 protein may help maintain hair follicles in the growth phase and prevent miniaturization. There is interest in experimental treatments like exosomes, peptides, or stem cell serums to upregulate MCL-1 for hair loss, especially for those not using minoxidil or finasteride.

      community concerns about starting minoxidil

      in Female  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      An 18-year-old woman experiencing hair loss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.