The user has been using Minoxidil and finasteride for a year with good progress but is now experiencing increased hair shedding. They are concerned and questioning if this is normal or a cause for worry.
Wellbutrin may cause hair loss, as several users reported increased hair shedding while on the medication, with hair regrowth observed after stopping it. Minoxidil was used by one user to help with hair loss, and turmeric was noted to thicken hair.
User asks if Ashwagandha causes hair loss while using Finasteride and Minoxidil. Replies suggest Ashwagandha may increaseshedding, but raising testosterone within normal levels likely won't significantly affect hair loss.
User Arrosis shared their 1-week experience using Pyrilutamide for hair loss, noticing reduced shedding and increased libido but also experiencing headaches, dizziness, and nipple sensitivity. They plan to try a lower frequency to see if it helps with side effects.
A 21-year-old male using minoxidil and finasteride for two months is experiencing increased hair loss, which is considered normal and part of the shedding process. Users advise continuing treatment, as results typically appear after 6 months to a year, and suggest adding vitamins, microneedling, or considering dutasteride for aggressive hair loss.
A 17-year-old started using 1mg oral finasteride in April 2025 and increased oral minoxidil from 1.25mg to 2.5mg by December 2025. Users discuss progress, initial shedding, and suggest checking vitamin and mineral levels.
The user experienced initial regrowth with finasteride and minoxidil but is now facing increased hair thinning, possibly due to a second shedding phase. They are considering increasing finasteride dosage or adding dutasteride, despite availability issues, and have started microneedling.
The user has been on finasteride and minoxidil since 2020 and increased dutasteride and minoxidil doses in June 2024, but still experiences hair loss. Despite trying pyrilutamide without success, opinions vary on whether the hair loss is significant, with some suggesting it might be due to lighting, angles, or a regular shedding cycle.
The user started finasteride and minoxidil in December, increased the dosage after a few months, and noticed improvements around months 6 to 8 despite initial shedding. They experienced no side effects from finasteride but had to adjust minoxidil due to palpitations.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride and minoxidil but faced a prolonged shedding phase, leading them to increase the finasteride dose and add oral dutasteride. Despite concerns about shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and are supplementing with Vitamin D.
A 29-year-old male using dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 5 mg for 1.5 years experienced reduced hair shedding and improved density, but recently noticed increasedshedding. He is concerned if this change is normal.
Missing a few days of oral minoxidil won't significantly affect progress, but may cause temporary increasedshedding. Resume normal dosage once the delivery arrives without doubling up.
Creatine does not cause hair loss, despite many users reporting personal experiences of hair shedding. Scientific evidence shows no link between creatine and increased hair loss or hormone changes.
A Stevia patch with Minoxidil showed positive results for hair growth in mice. A user experienced increased hair shedding after using finasteride for 12 months and briefly using minoxidil.
RU58841 is preferred over finasteride for blocking DHT on the scalp, especially for those with aggressive MPB. Creatine is associated with increased hair shedding, even when using RU58841.
A 29-year-old male has been taking 1mg finasteride daily for 8 months and using 5% minoxidil with tretinoin but is experiencing increased hair shedding and higher DHT levels. He is concerned about the effectiveness of finasteride and has noticed low libido and occasional ED.
A user experienced no visible improvement in hair loss after 10 months on 0.5mg finasteride and increased the dose to 1mg, noticing a possible shedding phase. They also use topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping, and are seeking others' experiences with similar treatments.
After almost 9 months of taking 1mg Finasteride, the user started seeing good results with increased scalp coverage and new hair growth around the hairline. They advise others to be patient and stick with the treatment for about a year despite initial shedding and slow progress.
Creatine does not directly cause hair loss, but it may increase DHT levels, which can affect hair. Some users report hair shedding with creatine, while others experience no hair loss.
Some users report no issues with hair loss while taking creatine and finasteride, while others experience shedding and attribute it to creatine. The effects of creatine on hair loss appear to vary, with some individuals being more sensitive to DHT increases.
User reports being on finasteride for 3 months, experiencing initial shedding but noticing new hair growth and increased density. They also started using castor oil daily and considered trimming their long hair to improve visual thickness.
The user has been on finasteride for 8 months and is experiencing significant hair shedding, with concerns about hair density and visible scalp. Other users suggest that shedding is normal and that finasteride is likely working, with potential improvements over time; adding minoxidil could help but may initially increaseshedding.
The user experienced varying results with different hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and dutasteride, with recent increasedshedding after switching to a higher dose of dutasteride. They suspect the shedding is due to the dutasteride dose increase and question the effectiveness of dutasteride tablets from India.
The user experienced improved hair health after nearly a year of using 1mg finasteride and minoxidil twice daily, with no side effects. They recommend consulting a doctor before starting treatment and note initial increasedshedding.
The user plans to resume oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and add dermarolling and a laser cap to their hair loss treatment routine. They are seeking advice on optimizing these treatments and are concerned about increasedshedding after starting the laser cap.
The conversation discusses experiences with NMN supplementation for hair growth, with some users reporting increased hair growth activity and others seeing no significant changes. OP has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and recently added NMN, noticing increasedshedding, which they hope indicates new hair growth.
A 22-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss with initial success, but later experienced increasedshedding and no regrowth. They recently added vitamin D3 supplements and microneedling, which reduced shedding, but are seeking advice on regrowth, with suggestions to try tretinoin with minoxidil and consider dutasteride.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling, with users experiencing initial success followed by increasedshedding and regression. Many users suggest patience, as hair cycles can take years, and some attribute changes to seasonal shedding.
The conversation discusses hair loss and its potential link to caffeine consumption, with the original poster experiencing increasedshedding after consuming more coffee. They mention being a non-responder to finasteride and plan to reduce coffee intake, while others suggest various factors like stress, physical exertion, and medication changes could also contribute to hair loss.
Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, though there is no scientific consensus. Personal experiences vary, with some reporting increasedshedding and others seeing no effect.