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      community 18M Unsure About Topical vs. Oral Fin After Shedding, Started Feb 2024

      in General  117 upvotes 9 months ago
      An 18-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical minoxidil consistently for over a year, with some improvement in hair density. They tried switching to a combination of topical finasteride and minoxidil but experienced possible side effects, so they returned to using only minoxidil, along with biotin and dermarolling, and are seeking advice on whether finasteride might still be effective for them.

      community Fin stopped working or just a bad shed

      in Minoxidil 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and recently adding retinol cream. They are unsure if it's a bad shed or if the treatments have plateaued.

      community 10 Month Hairline Update from Fin+Min

      in Progress Pictures  122 upvotes 10 months 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.
      19M, 2 Months on Minoxidil - Severe Shedding, What Regrowth to Expect?

      community 19M, 2 Months on Minoxidil - Severe Shedding, What Regrowth to Expect?

      in General  50 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 19-year-old is experiencing severe shedding after two months of using topical minoxidil for hairline treatment and is curious about potential regrowth. They plan to wait before starting finasteride, while another user advises that shedding is common and suggests monitoring progress, with possible regrowth in 6 to 12 months.

      community Started tretinoin, lost a bunch of new hairs - normal?

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after adding tretinoin to their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, but noticed new vellus hairs appearing. They plan to restart tretinoin more gently, as some users suggest shedding indicates treatment effectiveness, while others warn it may cause severe thinning for a minority.

      community Scalp, eyebrow, eyelash and pubic hair loss.

       7 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic area, along with itchy, flaky skin and red patches. They have a history of eczema and dermatitis and suspect that stopping shampoo use and taking Ritalin may have contributed to the issue.

      community Pyrilutamide for 16 weeks, with some progress

      in Progress Pictures  40 upvotes 2 years ago
      User gained hair with topical minoxidil and finasteride, then experienced shedding after starting pyrilutamide. After 12 weeks, new hairs grew and existing hairs thickened, hoping for more improvement in a year.

      community Topical Finasteride: Update

      in Finasteride  65 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user applied a homemade topical finasteride solution daily for 35 days, reducing hair shedding significantly with minimal side effects. They plan to continue for 90 days and will provide further updates.

      community Hairline regrowth but massive diffuse shedding

      in Chat  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse shedding but also hairline regrowth after starting finasteride, switching to dutasteride, and using oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841. Other users advise patience, suggesting that the treatments need more time to show results and caution against using too many medications simultaneously.

      community M19 shed after 1yr on dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced hair shedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.

      community 8 months of 1mg Fin and Minoxidil Foam

      in Is this regrowth?  11 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, minoxidil foam once or twice a day, and Nizoral shampoo 3-4 times weekly for 8 months, noticing some shedding but not much growth. Others suggest patience, microneedling, or additional treatments like dutasteride, PRP, or exosomes for better results.

      community A little update.

      in Update  10 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user who is on a hair loss treatment regimen with Fin, Minoxidil/morning, Stemoxydine/evening, Nizoral 1-2 times per week and Dermarolling once per week. They have experienced some shedding but also think they may be seeing some regrowth around the hairline.

      community Ketoconazole shampoo stopping shed

      in Ketoconazole  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced reduced hair shedding with Ketoconazole shampoo, suggesting it may help with scalp inflammation and hair health. They also use Minoxidil and Finasteride, and suspect food intolerance and stress contribute to their hair issues.

      community Wondering if this is a good sign? 33m

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with the original poster using microneedling, rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, and Nizoral shampoo, and experiencing increased shedding. Responses suggest that shedding is typically a good sign only with medical treatments like minoxidil or finasteride, and recommend considering DHT blockers or medical treatments for effective results.

      community Switching between topical(10%) and oral(2.5mg)

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is considering switching between topical minoxidil (10%) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) to manage hair shedding around the temples, while also using a dermaroller and biotin. They are concerned about the potential side effects of oral minoxidil, such as hypertrichosis, and the impact on hair shedding if they stop using it.
      20M with Crown Thinning: Minoxidil/Finasteride Shedding Concerns

      community 20M with Crown Thinning: Minoxidil/Finasteride Shedding Concerns

      in General  110 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing crown thinning is using a topical minoxidil/finasteride treatment and is concerned about shedding. Shedding is common and temporary, lasting weeks to months, and it's advised to continue the treatment as results can take up to a year.

      community How to tell if it’s miniaturizing vs regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth and miniaturization, with the user transitioning to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and occasionally using topical minoxidil. The user observes baby hairs near the hairline but less on the scalp, indicating possible regrowth and shedding.

      community I waited long enough. Shedding since September. Starting RU58841

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride and is now considering trying RU58841 as a last resort. They have checked health factors and suspect stress and poor sleep may contribute to the shedding, but they are determined to try RU58841 to see if it helps with androgenetic alopecia.

      community On fin at 19yo 3 month update.

      in Update  32 upvotes 4 years ago
      User reports being on finasteride for 3 months, experiencing initial shedding but noticing new hair growth and increased density. They also started using castor oil daily and considered trimming their long hair to improve visual thickness.