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Finasteride can cause body hair loss, which is normal. It may also be due to disease or nutrient deficiencies.

The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for hair loss and believes they are a hyper responder, noticing significant changes in hair thickness. They regret not starting earlier and mention using oral minoxidil.

The user shared progress pictures showing improved hair growth at the temples after 2.5 months using oral finasteride/dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, tretinoin, and dermarolling. The user reported no side effects from the medications and noted inconsistent microneedling.

A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.

A 23-year-old male has been using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years for temple recession, adding topical minoxidil and tretinoin 5-6 months ago, and recently adjusted thyroid medication and added iron supplements due to deficiencies. He noticed some baby hairs but no significant growth yet, and reports no shedding on dutasteride.

The user is seeking advice on improving their hairline, currently using dutasteride 0.5mg/day and oral minoxidil 5mg/day for 14 months. They want to avoid a hair transplant and are concerned about thin hair and receding temples.

The user is experiencing hair improvement in the central and back areas after using finasteride, minoxidil, and a galenic lotion, but the temple area is worsening. They suspect the lotion might be causing the issue and are considering stopping its use.

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, but saw a decline after reducing treatments and stopping gym workouts. They plan to restart microneedling and consider a hair transplant in the future.

The user experienced hair loss and side effects from finasteride, switched to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and saw improvements in beard and body hair but continued hair loss on the head. They plan to continue treatment and consider a hair transplant to improve results.

Minoxidil may cause facial aging or wrinkles, though opinions vary. Some users report side effects like dark circles and facial bloating, while others attribute changes to genetics or other factors.

The user is using multiple topical treatments including Minoxidil, RU58841, and Spironolactone, along with supplements, to address hair loss and is considering starting oral Minoxidil. They plan to begin oral finasteride soon after experiencing side effects from topical dutasteride.

A 33-year-old experienced hairline improvement using finasteride and minoxidil, later stopping minoxidil while continuing ketoconazole shampoo. Initial side effects included shedding, reduced libido, and anxiety, but these resolved, leading to a full hairline recovery.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of dutasteride, finasteride, and other methods like PRP, laser, and mesotherapy. Despite these treatments, the user is experiencing hair loss, and others suggest consulting a dermatologist, considering alternative treatments, and addressing potential scalp inflammation.

A 40-year-old user reports promising hairline improvement after 4 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil foam 2-2.5 times daily. The hairline vellus hair appears to be turning terminal.

A 21-year-old is using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil 5% to treat hair loss, noticing reduced shedding and new hair growth, especially around the hairline. They experience mood changes as a side effect of dutasteride and are hopeful about continued progress with this treatment combination.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress using dutasteride and oral minoxidil over five months. The user is concerned about shedding and hopes the new hairs are healthy.

The user has been using finasteride since September 2018, dermarolling since February 2019, and applying minoxidil once a day. Despite these treatments, they have experienced significant hair loss and are unsure if they should continue.

User has hair loss, finasteride for 5 years not effective. Considers trying dutasteride, minoxidil, or pyrilutamide.

The user experienced improved hair density after 3 months of oral finasteride and 1 month of oral minoxidil, along with changes in diet, supplements, and hair care. They are unsure if the improvement is due to these treatments or changes in hair care habits.

The user has been using topical minoxidil 5% for five and a half months, multivitamins with zinc for three months, and triamcinolone for almost two weeks to address hair loss. They are considering starting finasteride at age 18 and are unsure about hair regrowth progress.

User is experiencing hair loss and scalp dryness after using a topical solution containing minoxidil, tretinoin, finasteride, and hydrocortisone. They seek advice and personal experiences with this treatment.

The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and needling since March. They suspect needling too deeply might be an issue and have adjusted the depth recently.

A user is concerned about a growing thin spot on their boyfriend's head despite using Rogaine, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Biotin, and Ubiquinol. Another user suggests starting finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling for better results.

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.

A 24-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride for years and is considering a hair transplant. Many suggest trying dutasteride, but there are concerns about side effects.

The user has been using topical 5% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole, and a DHT-blocking shampoo with saw palmetto, caffeine, biotin, and argan oil for hair loss. Despite some baby hair growth on one side, the user is experiencing continued hairline recession and shedding, leading to distress.

The user shared progress pictures over four months using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil, initially at 7% and later increased to 10%, with retinoic acid. Another user suggested trying a hair system or shaving, doubting the effectiveness of the treatments.

The user experienced better hair thickening results with a combination pill of oral minoxidil (3mg) and finasteride (1mg) compared to previous treatments with topical minoxidil and finasteride alone. They reported no significant side effects and expressed regret for not starting this treatment earlier.

The user has been using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and minoxidil foam for hair loss but feels their hair is not as thick as desired. They have stopped using RU58841 due to lack of results and are concerned about hair miniaturization despite these treatments.

Astaxanthin may cause increased hair shedding, affecting even transplanted hair and eyebrows. The user has tried various treatments for androgenic alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.