Increased hair shedding after 3 months of using 0.25mg finasteride, with thin, tapered hairs falling out. The user is concerned about the sudden change in shedding pattern.
The user is experiencing worsening hair loss and has been using finasteride for nearly three months but continues to see hairfall, especially during and after showers. They are seeking advice on whether to continue the treatment.
The user started a hair loss treatment with 1mg oral finasteride daily, PRP injections, and Ketoconazole shampoo, noticing reduced hairfall and slight improvement at the temples. They are concerned about potential side effects, which can vary in onset and duration.
A user's successful hair loss treatment using ketoconazole shampoo, 0.5mg finasteride, and 5% liquid minoxidil. They noticed significant results after 4 months, with reduced hairfall observed earlier.
Users are experiencing hair shedding after initial improvement using treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Shedding is seen as a sign of progress, but concerns arise when hairfalls out again after a few months.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and no side effects after 14 months of using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They initially had side effects with finasteride but found success with dutasteride, noticing hair stopped falling out within a few months.
A user reported losing hair after 7 months of using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but others reassured that this is likely just a shedding phase where old hairs fall out to make way for new growth. Some users experience sheds every 7-8 months and suggest staying consistent with treatment.
Users discussed using 0.5mg finasteride daily for hair loss, with some reporting reduced hairfall and regrowth, particularly in the crown area. One user noted significant improvement after eight months of use.
A 24-year-old male started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noticing reduced hairfall but continued temple and frontal recession. He uses both oral and topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, and coal tar shampoo, and experiences rare heart palpitations.
Switching from ketoconazole to a ciclopirox and zinc pyrithione shampoo significantly reduced hairfall. The user is considering whether to continue using ketoconazole occasionally or combine both shampoos weekly.
The user reported progress in hair loss treatment using oral finasteride, keto 2% shampoo, and vitamin D. They experienced reduced hairfall, fewer scalp issues, and hope for improved hair density.
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A 35-year-old started finasteride in 2014 for hair loss and maintained hair density for 7 years, occasionally using ketoconazole shampoo. Switched to dutasteride in 2022 due to increased hairfall, experimented with dosages, and found a combination with tamsulosin effective despite initial adverse reactions.
The user is experiencing severe hair loss despite using treatments like DUT, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, RU58841, and vitamins. They plan to buzz their hair due to the ongoing hairfall and its impact on their mental health and self-esteem.
A user experiencing significant hair loss while on finasteride and minoxidil found out they had vitamin D and iron deficiencies. After adding iron, vitamin D, and a multivitamin with zinc to their treatment, they saw reduced hairfall within a week.
A user tried topical melatonin for hair loss and experienced significantly reduced shedding, similar to when they used finasteride, but stopped finasteride due to side effects. They applied liquid melatonin from a dropper and noticed a decrease in hairfall within two days.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using Rogaine foam, microneedling, Nizoral, liquid minoxidil, and topical finasteride over two years, with most progress in the last six months. They plan to evaluate their progress in the fall and consider a hair transplant if needed.
A user from Iran reports hair growth in bald spots after using a domestic tonic containing Anageline, Trichogen, Aminexil, Caffeine, Saw Palmetto, and B vitamins, alongside Finasteride, but without Minoxidil. They prefer the tonic over Minoxidil as it doesn't make their hair greasy or cause hairfall.
Graduate08 has been using topical finasteride since August 2020 to treat hair loss, initially every other day and now daily, with no significant side effects and some reduction in hairfall. They plan to continue this treatment and may add minoxidil if their condition worsens.
Minoxidil is being questioned for its effects on surrounding hair when applied to a receding hairline. The user is concerned it might worsen the appearance by causing nearby hair to fall out.
Finasteride worked well for over a year, but hair started falling out again despite positive lifestyle changes. The user is unsure if it's due to stress, vitamins, or finasteride losing effectiveness.
An 18-year-old has been using oral finasteride for 4.5 months to address hair thinning noticed since Fall 2022. They report the back of their head feels thicker, but are unsure if it's due to actual progress or placebo effect.
A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride for 5.5 months to address hair loss, experiencing diffuse density loss but no hairfall. He corrected a vitamin D deficiency and noticed new hair growth, seeking advice on whether thinning stabilizes after 3-6 months or if switching to dutasteride is advisable.
The user started using finasteride daily and ketoconazole occasionally, noticing reduced hairfall but no regrowth. Others shared mixed experiences with finasteride, some considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil.
The user switched from minoxidil to a homemade 2-deoxy-d-ribose gel and noticed no hairfall after two weeks, despite stopping minoxidil. The gel includes water, 2-deoxy-d-ribose, vegetable glycerine, 2-phenoxyethanol, sodium alginate, and rosemary oil, and the user reports healthier-feeling hair.
The user added 0.5mg dutasteride to their regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil but experienced rapid hairline recession despite reduced hairfall. Suggestions included increasing the dutasteride dosage to 1mg daily to better suppress DHT and potentially adding oral minoxidil.
A user experienced initial success with finasteride, noticing reduced hairfall 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.
A 20-year-old male with diffuse androgenetic alopecia tried homeopathy for hair regrowth but saw limited results due to inconsistency and is considering switching to minoxidil and finasteride. Despite some baby hair growth, hairfall hasn't stopped, and he believes more time and consistency might be needed.
A 20-year-old is using 0.5 mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for sudden hair loss, noticing reduced hairfall after one month. Users advise patience, suggesting results may take 6-12 months, and some recommend considering additional treatments like minoxidil if needed.
Topicals like minoxidil and finasteride should reach the scalp, but excessive massaging can cause hair to fall out. The evaporation felt is likely the carrier substances like alcohol or propylene glycol.