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      19M: Hair Thinning After 5 Months on Finasteride & Minoxidil, Need Advice

      community 19M: Hair Thinning After 5 Months on Finasteride & Minoxidil, Need Advice

      in General  100 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 19-year-old male has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil since December, with initial success, but has experienced hair thinning and loss since May. Despite using microneedling and tretinoin cream to enhance minoxidil, his dermatologist advised using only minoxidil, causing concern about worsening hair loss.

      community Progress over 3 years of thinning

      in Is this regrowth?  217 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over three years using a combination of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral shampoo. Initial side effects from finasteride subsided after switching to dutasteride, leading to improved hair density and thickness.

      community Fin 0.025% 1ml Daily. Now Rapidly Thinning My Third Month

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced initial success with topical finasteride 0.025% and melatonin but noticed rapid hair thinning after three months. They are considering switching to a higher dose of topical finasteride or oral finasteride, as advised by others, while being cautious about potential side effects.

      community 32M: Oral Fin/Minox for 6 Months - Seeking Advice on Continued Thinning

      in Finasteride  117 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 32-year-old male experienced short-term hair regrowth with topical minoxidil, but thinning resumed. He switched to oral finasteride and minoxidil, saw initial improvement, but now faces aggressive thinning again and is considering other treatments like dutasteride, derma rollers, or red light caps.

      community Thinking about adding PRP - any real downsides?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamping, and Nizoral for hair loss with initial success but is considering adding PRP due to slowed progress. Concerns about PRP include potential ineffectiveness and whether it could harm existing hair growth or interfere with current treatments.

      community Almost 1 Year (Official mark in 4 days): Baseline diffuse thinning vs. Current density (Regimen in comments)

      in Progress Pictures  136 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      After a year of using finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and derma stamping, the user experienced significant hair regrowth and increased hair density, despite an initial shedding phase. The user attributes the success to consistency and patience, noting that derma stamping significantly boosted regrowth speed and quality.

      community initial thinning on dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started oral minoxidil, finasteride, and later switched to dutasteride, also using Nutrafol, dermastamp, and ketoconazole shampoo, but experienced increased thinning with little regrowth. Others advised patience, suggesting it takes 6-18 months to see results, and noted that initial thinning is normal when switching treatments.

      community 2 months progress on Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  216 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reported hair thinning, started using finasteride, and experienced a significant initial hair shed followed by noticeable hair regrowth after 2 months. Some responders questioned the rapid progress, while another noted that finasteride typically increases hair density by 16% after 2 years.

      community 14 months of progress pics on Oral Fin and Min

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced initial improvement in hair loss with oral finasteride and minoxidil but later faced increased shedding and thinning. They switched to dutasteride, hoping for better results, while continuing topical minoxidil.

      community Second shed or losing the battle? Finasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      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.

      community B12 deficiency hairloss (hair thinning)

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair loss due to vitamin B12 deficiency is discussed, with some users suggesting supplements and dietary changes, while others recommend medications like finasteride or dutasteride. The conversation highlights differing opinions on the cause of hair loss, with some attributing it to genetics or male pattern baldness.

      community Roughly 3 years Finateride monotherapy. 25M

      in Progress Pictures  79 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 25-year-old male has been using finasteride since October 2022 to combat diffuse thinning and hairline recession, experiencing initial shedding but later stabilization. He plans to add oral minoxidil to improve hair density and is open to trying dutasteride if necessary, with minimal side effects reported.

      community Anyone get results with Ru58841?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      RU58841 stopped shedding after two weeks and improved hair after eight months. Initial thinning may occur within the first month.

      community Hairline Loss Reversal (23->25) - My personal experience

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their personal experience with hair loss treatment, detailing their journey from initial hairline thinning to regrowth. They tried several protocols, with the most effective being a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and topical tretinoin, and plan to continue finasteride daily.

      community We Are So Back. 10 Months Difference

      in Progress Pictures  1216 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth over 10 months by using 1.5mg oral finasteride and minoxidil daily, along with weekly derma stamping, after a previous hair transplant and initial thinning. The conversation highlights the importance of using DHT blockers post-transplant to maintain results.

      community started fin after 4 years on min

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user started taking oral finasteride after four years on oral minoxidil due to thinning hair in the crown area. They experienced some initial side effects and shedding but are hopeful for regrowth, while continuing with minoxidil.

      community Should I be shedding months after starting treatment?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning started finasteride and 2% minoxidil 8 months ago, then switched to 5% minoxidil with tretinoin 4 months ago. Despite initial improvement in hair density, he is now experiencing increased hair shedding, losing 100-200 hairs daily.

      community 7 Month Hair Progress (0.5 mg dut only, diffuse thinning)

      in Progress Pictures  720 upvotes 2 years ago
      An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hair loss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.