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      community Insane dutasteride shed 4 months after switching.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  115 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically switching from finasteride to dutasteride. The user experienced significant hair shedding after the switch, with others suggesting patience, noting similar experiences, or questioning the user's decision and medical consultation.

      community This shedding fase is absolutely brutal

      in Progress Pictures  183 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They are considering changing treatments after stopping dermarolling and switching finasteride brands worsened the shedding.

      community Today's shedding at the 2 month mark

      in Update  18 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair shedding two months after starting 2.5mg oral minoxidil and topical finasteride. They notice thinning in areas where finasteride is applied but also see new baby hairs growing.

      community Still shedding after 6 months (2nd shed).

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and considering adding topical finasteride. They are also deficient in Vitamin D and B, and are exploring if supplements or dosage adjustments could help.

      community 6 months of treatment and sudden shedding

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 28-year-old male experienced hair loss after COVID-19 and used Minoxidil with initial success, but later faced shedding again. He started Finasteride in February 2025, noticing improvements, but recent shedding has caused concern; his regimen includes Minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, red light therapy, supplements, and a healthy lifestyle.

      community Those who experienced a big shed and stuck to their routine long term (1yr+) - Did a big shed truly mean you got good results down the line?

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling, and the experience of shedding hair as a potential sign of treatment effectiveness. Some users report positive results after initial shedding, while others express concerns about long-term hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments.

      community Tips/Advice on current situation aside from shaving bald

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced worse hair after removing a wig system and has been using Hairband 82 Comfort Flex, Hair Max supplements, dermarolling, and a scalp massager for 4 months without clear results. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to shedding concerns and avoid finasteride due to side effects, preferring Saw Palmetto instead.

      community Does switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride cause a shed?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss can cause increased shedding, which may indicate the treatment is working by replacing old hairs with new ones. The original poster is experiencing aggressive hair thinning despite long-term treatment.

      community Hair transplant, 3 month progress

      in Is this regrowth?  213 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss after a hair transplant and stopped using finasteride and minoxidil temporarily, as advised by their medical team. They resumed the treatments and are hopeful for regrowth, attributing the current hair loss to shock loss and shedding.

      community Second shed, second shed, Second shed

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss after initially seeing positive results from using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. They are concerned about the hair shedding and wonder if stopping a multivitamin contributed to the issue.

      community Big sheeding after 9 months on minoxidil. Maybe caused by switching brands?

      in Minoxidil  133 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil but started shedding hair after switching brands and adding treatments like Topical Finasteride and microneedling. They also faced increased hair loss after using Ketoconazole shampoo and are seeking advice on whether brand switching or the shampoo could be the cause.

      community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

      community Anti androgen shed all over scalp

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing intense hair shedding all over the scalp after applying pyrilutamide to the hairline and taking oral castor oil. They are also using topical finasteride and latanoprost, but are unsure which treatment is causing the shedding.

      community 6 Months progress, and some second shed anxiety

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures of their hair journey, noting good results after initial shedding but experiencing a second, more intense shed. They use topical Minoxidil twice daily, Tretinoin at night, oral finasteride daily, and ketoconazole shampoo weekly.

      community Shaved my (transplanted) hair during quarantine

      in Shaved/buzzed  102 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shaved their transplanted hair during quarantine and shared positive results after one year, using Minoxidil 5%. They had 1,500 hairs transplanted via the DHI method with no visible scarring.

      community Shedding continues on 6 months fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 2 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 Hair shed after adding tretinoin with topical minoxydil

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Adding tretinoin to a minoxidil routine can cause initial hair shedding, which may be normal as it potentially increases minoxidil's efficacy. Users suggest being cautious with tretinoin application, especially around microneedling, to avoid increased systemic absorption.
      Should I continue trusting the process or be worried?

      community Should I continue trusting the process or be worried?

      in General  62 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo for 9 months with positive results but is concerned about recent increased shedding. Another user advises that shedding is normal and suggests continuing the treatments consistently for up to a year to see solid results.

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

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 1 month 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 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.