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community finasteride progress… feels like I’m losing ground

in Is this regrowth? 10 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but feels progress is slow and is considering switching to dutasteride after 12 months. They notice minor shedding but are unsure if the medication is stabilizing their hair loss.

community Been shedding for like 3-4 months now… Finasteride 0.5mg

in General 50 upvotes 1 year ago

The user started taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily in July 2024 and experienced good results until December/January, but has been shedding hair for about 3 months since then. They are unsure whether to increase the dose to 1mg or continue with the current regimen.

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 My experience with Dutasteride topical Minoxidil and the dreaded "synchronised shed".

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 11 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experienced hair thinning despite using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Ketoconazole shampoo, but noticed improvement after adjusting their diet and vitamin intake. They plan to continue their routine and monitor changes while addressing dandruff issues.

community 6 month update of 1 mg fin only

in Progress Pictures 30 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared a 6-month hair loss progress update using 1 mg finasteride, plans to start minoxidil and RU58841 due to severe shedding, and seeks advice. Others suggest maintaining treatment, switching to different medications, and considering more aggressive treatments due to strong genetic predisposition to baldness.

community anyone randomly have a insane shed while on fin long term? is this a sign that fin alone isnt enough?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 6 months ago

The user experienced significant hair shedding despite long-term use of finasteride and minoxidil, considering switching to dutasteride and increasing minoxidil dosage. Suggestions included trying topical minoxidil and adding a topical antiandrogen, but avoiding RU58841.

community Is it a normal shed or is it fin not working (or making things worse)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 3 years ago

The user experienced hair shedding after switching from minoxidil to finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride or stopping pills altogether. They also stopped using a specific shampoo with probiotics, enzymatic exfoliator, zinc, and panthenol.

community Dutasteride accelerated my hairloss, no shed tho

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 year ago

A user experienced worsening hair recession after adding 0.5 mg daily dutasteride to their regimen of topical minoxidil and finasteride, despite no initial shedding. They plan to continue monitoring the situation, as others suggest it may be too early to see results and recommend blood tests to check DHT levels.

community A PSA for everyone in here dealing with shedding

in Treatment 72 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride require patience, as they can take months or years to show results, with initial shedding being common. Consistency is key, and unnecessary supplements should be avoided to prevent stress and impatience from worsening the situation.

community Could this shampoo that's meant to restore hair cause a shed before causing regrowth?

in Product 1 upvotes 2 years ago

The user started experiencing hair thinning in November and began using a specific shampoo and conditioner about two weeks ago, but noticed quicker thinning since starting the product. They are questioning if the product could cause initial shedding before promoting hair regrowth, similar to how finasteride works.

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