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community Shedding or receding even more?

in Journals / Progress Pictures 159 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced hair shedding after using finasteride and topical minoxidil since August 2024, and briefly adding oral minoxidil in early 2025. They suspect the shedding might be due to the oral minoxidil, a bad batch of finasteride, or a normal shedding cycle, and are also experiencing an itchy scalp and acne.

community If you don´t shed during the first months of taking fin/dut does that mean you won´t see much regrowth?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 8 months ago

Shedding is not necessary for regrowth when using finasteride or dutasteride, as experiences vary. Some users report regrowth without shedding, while others see shedding as a positive sign of future regrowth.

community 2 years ago vs Today. Dut, Topical Min, Tretinoin. Age 19->21

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 24 upvotes 9 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, finasteride (later switching to dutasteride), and tretinoin over two years. They noticed regrowth almost immediately, with no major initial shedding phase, and reported recession and diffuse hair loss patterns.

community month and a half update,

in Treatment 4 upvotes 5 years ago

The user is experiencing severe hair shedding after using RU58841, stemoxydine, and minoxidil, and has stopped using finasteride due to side effects. They hope the shedding is temporary and will lead to regrowth.

community Brutal shed at 5 months

in Minoxidil 5 upvotes 5 years ago

User experienced significant hair regrowth with multiple treatments, but then had a brutal shedding period, losing progress. Others questioned the number of treatments used and potential side effects.

community Written 10 Month report on Fin

in Update 12 upvotes 1 year ago

User shared a 10-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, experiencing initial shedding but now seeing signs of regrowth. They expect further improvement over the next 8 months.

community 22 years since the last major development

in Technology 51 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses the lack of significant advancements in hair loss treatments since the introduction of finasteride 22 years ago, with many expressing frustration over the failure of new projects and skepticism about future developments. Some users mention hair transplants and other potential alternatives like Alfatradiol and Fluridil, but acknowledge finasteride's dominance in the market due to its effectiveness and affordability.

community New Breezula Update ( I think)

in Treatment 18 upvotes 6 months ago

Breezula's phase 3 enrollment for hair loss treatment is complete, but results have not been published, causing skepticism about its progress. Some users express doubt about its future, suggesting it may be reserved for exclusive use.

community Why do Minoxidil gains need continued Minoxidil to be kept and can´t be retained with DHT blockers?

in Chat 66 upvotes 6 months ago

Minoxidil and finasteride work through different mechanisms; minoxidil-dependent hair requires continued use to maintain growth, while finasteride prevents further hair loss but cannot sustain minoxidil gains alone. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others need indefinite use, as no permanent solution exists yet.

community M22 1 year 4 months topical min + oral fin

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 216 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil (topical) and Finasteride (oral), over a period of 1 year and 4 months. The user reported best results after 6 months, a significant hair shed 4 months ago, and current regrowth, while also using a 1.25mm dermastamp. The user adjusted Finasteride dosage over time and experienced high testosterone and nipple sensitivity.

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