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      community Topic fin + min restart w/ major shedding

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user stopped using topical finasteride and minoxidil, leading to hair thinning and shedding, and has since restarted the treatment. They are experiencing significant shedding and are seeking advice on whether this is normal and when improvement might occur, while using a regimen that includes Nutrafol, microneedling, Nioxin, and Nizoral.

      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

      in Progress Pictures  164 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Shedding continues on 6 months fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 35-year-old is experiencing continued hair shedding despite using Finasteride, 2% Ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They plan to ask their doctor about adding oral Minoxidil and possibly switching to Dutasteride.

      community 31M - major hair shedding after weight loss + stopping vitamins — help!

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old male experienced hair shedding after rapid weight loss and stopping vitamins, despite using minoxidil and other supplements. He is considering Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil instead of finasteride due to trying for kids, and is concerned about high ferritin and DHEAS levels.

      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 The Empire (Itch) Strikes Back

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg oral Minoxidil daily for 5.5 months reports increased shedding and scalp itching. He also experienced acne and is concerned about whether the shedding is normal and if daily hair washing for seborrheic dermatitis is causing dryness.

      community Regression? Has anyone experienced this?

      in Progress Pictures  46 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is concerned about regression despite consistent use of finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus is that this is likely a temporary shedding phase, and adjustments to the dermarolling frequency are suggested.

      community Survived the 2nd shedding phase. 7mos progress.

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatment progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss experiencing shedding phases and the importance of trusting the process for hair regrowth.
      M22:Hair Query. Advice Needed

      community M22:Hair Query. Advice Needed

      in General  56 upvotes 1 year ago
      Rapid weight loss led to hair thinning and shedding. Suggested treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and CBD with MCT oil.

      community Lets get this SHED baby - Buzzed and started fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user started using a hair loss treatment regimen including 5% minoxidil spray twice daily, 1% finasteride spray once daily, microneedling weekly, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week, experiencing significant hair shedding. The shedding is seen as a positive sign, indicating hair follicles are entering a new growth phase.

      community Survived First Monte. Shedding is real

      in Progress Pictures  370 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride every other day, daily topical minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling, and is considering using hair fibers for special occasions. There is a discussion about the initial shedding phase of minoxidil treatment and the importance of consistent photo conditions to track progress.

      community Does Peppermint oil have a shedding phase?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user has been using peppermint oil with caffeine on their scalp and is experiencing more visible scalp, questioning if it's a shedding phase or ineffective treatment. Another person suggests the peppermint oil is not working and the user is naturally losing hair, implying that more established treatments like minoxidil or finasteride would be preferred.

      community Shedding, 90 days into Dutasteride 0.5

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male switched from finasteride to dutasteride 90 days ago, noticing decreased shedding initially but recently experiencing increased shedding of healthy, thick hair. He uses minoxidil with tretinoin and washes his hair daily, hoping the shedding will stabilize in a month or two.

      community Big regrowth after a big shedding period (11 months on fin)

      in Progress Pictures  104 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a 21-year-old male's significant hair regrowth after experiencing shedding periods during an 11-month treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, biotin, and dermaroller. The conversation encourages persistence with the treatment despite shedding phases, as hair tends to grow back thicker and longer.

      community 10 Month Hairline Update from Fin+Min

      in Progress Pictures  122 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 10-month hairline update using 5% topical Minoxidil and 2.5% oral Finasteride, noting some improvement despite a second shedding phase. They switched to oral Minoxidil for convenience, which may have caused the shedding.

      community 0-5 months: almost perfect hair regrowth. But now, after ten months….

      in Update  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth with topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and dermarolling, but later faced severe hair shedding after stopping dermarolling and reducing ketoconazole use. Suggestions included switching to oral treatments, resuming dermarolling, and considering lifestyle changes.

      community What time between shedding phases?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, microneedling, RU58841, and tretinoin for hair loss. They are experiencing shedding but notice new hair growth and are curious about the timing of future shedding phases.

      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 Shed: (I need your opinion ASAP)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical finasteride for 3.5 months, with increased shedding for 2.5 months. They are also using ketoconazole shampoo, low-level laser therapy, scalp massage, and rosemary oil, and are seeking reassurance and advice on whether prolonged shedding is normal and if others have had positive outcomes with finasteride.

      community Please tell me there’s actually light at the end of this tunnel.

      in Satire  49 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing hair shedding after starting a treatment with oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and finasteride. Other users reassure that shedding is normal and part of the process, suggesting it will lead to stronger hair growth.