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      community Second shed and more abnormalities

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.

      community WHEN does regrowth even happen?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user changed their hair loss treatment in October/November, experienced increased shedding, and now sees no new hair growth, with a worsening condition and a possible bald spot. They also have severe seborrheic dermatitis, which may be affecting their scalp and hair loss.

      community Microneedling-induced shedding after 5 months?

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after starting microneedling, despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are advised to consult a doctor as the shedding pattern is unusual and may indicate alopecia areata or other scalp conditions.

      community Finasteride treatment after 15 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  14 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 15 months but is experiencing constant hair shedding, similar to telogen effluvium, despite stable widow peaks. They have checked for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, consulted specialists, and are considering further investigation like a scalp biopsy.

      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 Vitamin E and K deficiency (F,25)

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      Vitamin E and K deficiencies due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency may affect hair growth. A scalp biopsy is recommended to check for autoimmune-related hair loss.

      community Pattern hair loss could be due to gut bacteria

       52 upvotes 6 years ago
      Feeding bacteria-free mice with Lactobacillus murinus worsened hair loss, but a regular diet with biotin stopped it. The conversation suggests gut bacteria and diet may influence hair loss, with some skepticism and discussion about other factors like DHT and genetics.

      community M22 Shedding recovery fin 1mg min 1ml

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  142 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.
      Is this a shedding phase or am i losing my little gains ?

      community Is this a shedding phase or am i losing my little gains ?

      in General  79 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss since 2021, tried various treatments, and is currently using oral minoxidil and finasteride since December 2024. They are experiencing shedding, which is common when starting or stopping treatments, and are advised to continue the current regimen as it may stabilize over time.

      community Heavy shedding 10 months after HT

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced heavy shedding 10 months after a hair transplant and used a topical solution of Minoxidil and Finasteride, later switching to Finoduta. They also dealt with a dry scalp and greasy hair, using various shampoos and conditioners, and sought advice on whether the shedding was normal and how to manage the dry scalp.

      community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  93 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

      community Vitamin D deficiency hair loss

      in Chat  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.

      community Lyphar Biotech. China source for RU58841

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the safety and trustworthiness of ordering RU58841 from Lyphar Biotech in China, with a focus on pricing and reliability. The user is seeking advice on whether to proceed with the purchase or consider alternative sources.

      community Random 2nd shed, lost all topical minoxidil Progress

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing severe hair shedding after 8 months of using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, losing all progress made. Others advise that shedding is normal and temporary, suggesting to continue the treatment and ensure the use of genuine products.

      community Huge holes on donor area of scalp is this even normal?

      in Transplants  106 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person experiencing significant hair loss in the donor area after a hair transplant, with others suggesting it might be shock loss. The person is taking oral minoxidil and dutasteride to help with the issue.
      Shedding or receding even more?

      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.
      Experiencing shedding for 2+ months on fin and min

      community Experiencing shedding for 2+ months on fin and min

      in General  66 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user started oral finasteride and minoxidil in November 2024, initially saw improvement, but has experienced increased shedding since April 2025. They are concerned the treatment may not be effective anymore and seek advice.

      community One month in, and LLLT is seemingly working

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss possibly due to scalp damage and tried natural treatments with limited success. They reported noticeable hair thickening after using a laser treatment device, suggesting it may be effective, especially for those on finasteride.

      community Fin & min. Hairloss/sheds/hair cycles

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 11 months but is experiencing increased hair loss and no signs of improvement. Another user shares a similar experience and mentions iron deficiency and thyroid issues affecting hair loss despite using the treatments.

      community Extreme shedding after ~1 year on 5% topical minoxidil — normal or problem?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 17-year-old using 5% topical minoxidil experienced significant hair shedding after a year, possibly due to a "synchronization shed" and deficiencies in vitamin D and iron. Recommendations include continuing minoxidil, optimizing vitamin D and iron levels, and reducing tretinoin use if scalp irritation occurs.

      community Shedding tremendously on RU5841

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding after starting RU58841, despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for over a year without stabilization. Others suggest continuing the treatment as shedding can be a normal phase, but caution that RU58841 is unpredictable.