A 58-year-old uses finasteride for hair loss and has tried various shampoos, finding Equate T-gel effective for controlling itching. Nizoral was previously effective but no longer works, and DermaKB hasn't been used long enough to assess its effectiveness.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment and is experiencing shedding after 4 months. Another person suggests that this is not unusual and recommends giving it more time.
A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.
Microneedling once a week at 1mm caused bumps, possibly scars, in the treated area. The user is considering cleaning the skin before microneedling to prevent this issue.
Switching from 2% liquid minoxidil to 5% foam minoxidil reduced scalp irritation but increased eyebrow flakiness and thinning. The user speculates that propylene glycol in the liquid formulation might have been protecting against seborrheic dermatitis while causing contact dermatitis.
The conversation discusses the emotional struggle of hair shedding while using finasteride and minoxidil, with users sharing encouragement and tips like using hair fibers, cutting hair shorter, and trusting the process for eventual regrowth. Many users emphasize that shedding is temporary and a sign that the treatment is working, suggesting patience and temporary solutions like hats and hair fibers.
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss and treatments, specifically finasteride and topical minoxidil, with the OP joking about making art from shed hair. Users engage in light-hearted banter about hair loss and related habits.
A 37-year-old male stopped using finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and switched to derma rolling, scalp massaging, and Revita shampoo, resulting in thicker, healthier hair with new growth. Users discuss the effectiveness of mechanical scalp stimulation, with some sharing similar positive experiences and others expressing skepticism.
The user experienced continuous hair shedding for 16 months while on finasteride, with periods of improvement. They also used T Gel shampoo and noticed a reduction in hair loss symptoms after 18 months, including the return of their sex drive and normal hair texture.
A user's 60-day progress using minoxidil and finasteride spray, combined with derma stamping, shampooing twice weekly, vitamins, intense conditioning training, and a carnivore/ketovore diet. The most recent post includes pictures of the progress following a haircut and shower, with hair air dried.
The user is experiencing hair shedding after using minoxidil and is considering switching to dutasteride while planning to increase their oral minoxidil dose. They also use nicotine pouches, Vyvanse, and GHK-Cu, and have noticed thicker eyebrows and lashes from oral minoxidil.
Switching from spironolactone to bicalutamide caused severe hair shedding, despite using treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and estradiol injections. The user is experiencing androgenetic alopecia and is seeking solutions to stop the hair loss.
The user shares progress on hair regrowth using topical Minoxidil twice daily, tretinoin at night, and oral finasteride daily, experiencing a second shedding phase but still seeing positive results. They seek advice from others who have experienced similar shedding.
The user started taking 1 mg finasteride daily in September 2024 and began derma stamping twice a week, noticing progress initially but now experiencing increased scalp visibility. They are considering adding oral or topical minoxidil to their routine for further improvement.
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.
The user has been experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and topical Finasteride, with blood tests showing high free testosterone and low SHBG. Suggestions include adjusting Minoxidil dosage, considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and addressing metabolic factors to increase SHBG.
The user is experiencing hair shedding despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, and is concerned about the non-linear progress. Other users share similar experiences, suggesting shedding is normal and cyclical, with some recommending less frequent microneedling.
The user has been using Finasteride for 7 years, RU58841, Stemoxydine, and 2% Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss treatment but still experiences an itchy and inflamed scalp. They have not yet tried the prescribed oral Minoxidil and are considering lifestyle factors like diet and sleep as potential contributors to the issue.
User discusses tight scalp causing hair loss and suggests treatments like scalp massages, PRP, saw palmetto, and eucapil. They share their experience with saw palmetto and eucapil and consider adding PRP and scalp massages for better results.
A user is concerned about hair shedding despite noticeable regrowth after 7 months of using finasteride. The dermatologist confirmed positive results, but the user remains skeptical and confused.
The user experienced significant hair improvement with minoxidil and finasteride but later faced shedding and diffused thinning after developing seborrheic dermatitis. They are seeking advice after trying treatments like ketoconazole, coal tar shampoos, fluconazole, and hydrocortisone cream.
The conversation is about hair regrowth using high-dose dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss seeing tiny hairs and hope they will become terminal, with advice to use derma rolling weekly for better results.
The user is experiencing a strange hair loss pattern despite using dutasteride for 3 years and minoxidil with tretinoin for 1.5 years. They recently added microneedling and are considering a scalp biopsy to understand the cause.
The conversation discusses a user's unconventional hair loss treatment involving scalp massage, dermastamping, and pouring hot water to induce a burning sensation, with a warning not to try it without further evidence. Other users suggest more traditional treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride, while expressing skepticism and concern about the hot water method.
The conversation is about whether vellus hair should be included in hair fall counts, with data showing daily hair loss. The consensus is that shedding, including vellus hair, is normal and within physiological limits.
The user applies castor oil and uses silicon scalp massagers daily, questioning if the massages cause more hair loss or if the hairs would fall out naturally. They believe the hairs are in the telogen phase and would shed regardless of the massage.
The user experienced increased shedding and an itchy scalp after switching from Ascend to Aurobindo finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride and are concerned about elevated estrogen levels and the effectiveness of adding minoxidil later.
A user is experiencing severe hair loss, diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, and is using Ketoconazole and beclomethasone. They are concerned about potential female pattern baldness and are seeking reassurance and advice.
The user started using 2.5 mg Minoxidil and 1.5 mg Finasteride five months ago, experienced initial shedding, saw progress, but is now concerned about recent hair loss. Another user reassures them that shedding is normal and suggests continuing the treatment.