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      community 3 months of fin has significantly thinned my hair

      in Treatment  50 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair thinning and scalp irritation after three months of using topical finasteride. Suggestions include that shedding is normal before regrowth and switching to oral finasteride or addressing scalp inflammation might help.

      community Increased Hair Shedding After Starting Finasteride

      in Finasteride  75 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started finasteride in January 2025 and experienced increased hair shedding by March 2025, despite initial improvements from PRP treatment. They are concerned but have read that this shedding might be a temporary phase of the finasteride treatment.

      community Hair regrowth attempt. Age 33 after 10 years bald.

      in Progress Pictures  643 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 33-year-old attempted hair regrowth after 10 years of baldness using topical finasteride, minoxidil, micro-needling, a laser cap, and later oral dutasteride. They noticed some regrowth, especially vellus hairs, and are considering a hair transplant or other treatments despite side effects.

      community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.

      community Why Diffuse Thinning is Worse Than a Receding Hairline

      in Research/Science  149 upvotes 1 year ago
      Diffuse thinning is worse than a receding hairline as it affects the entire scalp, complicating styling and hair transplants. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned, with some users noting improved hair density.

      community Hair shed is driving me crazy/coping with stress

      in Female  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old female is experiencing hair loss and has tried PRP, Minoxidil 5% with Biotin, and weekly needling sessions. Her doctor suggested switching to GFC treatment and stopping the needling sessions due to increased shedding, which may be caused by Minoxidil.

      community Starting at other men’s scalps

      in Update  77 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion, emotional investment in scalp photos. Mentioned treatments: Min (Minoxidil), Fin (finasteride), RU (RU58841).

      community Not sure if fin+ deutasteride are working

      in Treatments  156 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride, with no regrowth but stabilized loss. After a recent hair transplant, they are experiencing shedding and are unsure if it's due to shock loss or ineffective treatment.

      community Balding since 2023, topical fin+keto+min since early 2025

      in General  118 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is stressed about hair loss and is using a HIMS topical treatment containing finasteride, ketoconazole, minoxidil, and biotin, but is concerned about the oily appearance it causes. They are considering switching to Rogaine (minoxidil) due to budget constraints and side effect concerns with oral finasteride.

      community Can a HT fix a severe case of diffuse thinning scalp?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has severe diffuse thinning on the scalp and is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, dermarolling, tretinoin, and Nizoral without satisfactory results. They are considering a hair transplant but are concerned about the cost and the number of grafts needed.

      community Hair transplant, 3 month progress

      in Is this regrowth?  213 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss after a hair transplant and stopped using finasteride and minoxidil temporarily, as advised by their medical team. They resumed the treatments and are hopeful for regrowth, attributing the current hair loss to shock loss and shedding.

      community HT + fin + minox 5 months progress

      in Progress Pictures  364 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a successful hair loss treatment involving a hair transplant, finasteride, and minoxidil. The user underwent a 2000 graft hair transplant at the hairline in a clinic in Sweden.

      community Inflammation (and health care system) frustration

      in Female  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman is frustrated with her hair loss and the slow, ineffective healthcare system in Canada. She has tried treatments like minoxidil, doxycycline, and kenalog injections, but continues to experience painful inflammation and hair loss.

      community Is this regrowth? My doctor took these photos and said I looked better.

      in Satire  142 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation humorously discusses an extensive and exaggerated hair loss treatment regimen, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, RU58841, and various other therapies. Despite the numerous treatments, the effectiveness is questioned, and the user humorously considers adding more minoxidil.

      community Totally confused by doctors opinions, would appreciate some clarity

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.

      community Regrowth or just growth? 34M 2 month progress

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatment using 1.25 Finasteride Teva daily, Folcare Minoxidil 5% 2x a day, dermarolling, Nizoral, Hask biotin boost shampoo, and 5000mg biotin pill. User unsure if experiencing regrowth or just growth, especially in crown area.

      community Aggressive minoxidil shed post HT +8 months

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding and dryness after starting minoxidil 8 months post-hair transplant, despite using finasteride and oils like castor and pumpkin seed oil. They expressed concern over the loss of density and the appearance of a failed transplant.

      community 33M Medication w/scalp psoriasis

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 33-year-old male restarted finasteride after stopping it to conceive, noticing hair loss, especially in the crown area. His current routine includes finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling, and he plans to continue this treatment for 18 months before making any major changes.

      community Topical FIN/MIN, Dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole and DHT blocking shampoo

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      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.

      community Any positive responses for Diffuse Thinner with Retrograde using Fin/Min/Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      People with diffuse thinning and retrograde hair loss are discussing treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some reporting improvements and others experiencing issues like scalp inflammation and increased sebum. Suggestions include addressing scalp inflammation, considering gut health, and possibly using topical antiandrogens or micro-needling.