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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 Shed 2 years into finasteride and minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been on finasteride for 1.5 years and minoxidil for 2 years, experiencing worsening hair shedding, losing 300+ hairs per wash. They are concerned if this indicates the medicine isn't working and are seeking others' experiences.

      community Does Rosemary oil cause shedding ?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user noticed increased hair shedding and thinning after using rosemary oil diluted with coconut oil for two weeks. They are questioning if rosemary oil causes shedding similar to minoxidil.

      community From n5 to n3 going n2 , 1 year 2mos progress

      in Progress Pictures  373 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user improved their hair loss from stage 5 to stage 3 using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and a Dermapen. They saw results after 6 months, experienced a shedding phase, then saw more gains, advising others not to be discouraged during the shedding phase.

      community 10 Days on Minoxidil: Shedding Concerns and Usage Advice

      in Minoxidil  70 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing a receding hairline and strong shedding after starting minoxidil 10 days ago, applying it only on the temples. They are considering using it on the entire scalp and have started using conditioner and leave-in treatments for weak, wavy/curly hair.

      community Crazy Shed After Starting Hair Treatment

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after starting finasteride, RU58841, and topical minoxidil. They increased their finasteride dosage and added dutasteride, seeking advice on whether this reaction is normal and its duration.

      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.

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

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 1 month 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 Scared to hop on minoxidil

      in General  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about concerns over starting minoxidil due to the initial shedding phase, with minoxidil being the only available treatment option. Despite fears, shedding is a normal part of the process and indicates new hair growth.

      community Pryri journey update 2 weeks so far.

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 2-week journey with Pyri, which is producing positive effects on hair texture and reduced shedding; Minoxidil and derma needling are being used as treatments.

      community Update on my progress after 10,5 months

      in Progress Pictures  149 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a combination of oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, microneedling, and keto shampoo for hair loss, experiencing significant shedding recently. Suggestions include simplifying the regimen by dropping finasteride and topical minoxidil, and possibly adding RU58841, while others advise maintaining the current approach for consistent results.

      community Recovery from 2nd Dutasteride shed

      in Update  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      User switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to shedding, experienced two sheds, and now uses 5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, and 3ml oral castor oil daily. Hair has recovered from the second shed, and the user plans to maintain the current treatment.

      community 10 Month Hairline Update from Fin+Min

      in Progress Pictures  122 upvotes 11 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.

      community is it possible of this change in like.. a month???

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user noticed significant hair improvement in a month after stopping caffeine and regularly using minoxidil and a 0.05% finasteride with 6% minoxidil topical solution. They question if the changes are due to the end of shedding and the start of new growth.

      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 Heavy shedding after adding tretinoin (.01%) to minoxidil - 2.5 months

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      After adding tretinoin to minoxidil for hair loss treatment, the user experienced increased shedding and no visible regrowth, despite also using microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo. The user cannot take finasteride due to side effects and is seeking advice on whether to continue with the current routine or modify the use of tretinoin.

      community 2 month on fin, looks terrible

      in Progress Pictures  21 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is using finasteride for hair loss and is frustrated with shedding but plans to add oral minoxidil for convenience and safety. There are concerns about using topical minoxidil around pets.

      community Switching from oral to topical dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      Switching from oral to topical dutasteride can cause shedding due to changes in DHT levels, and it's recommended to overlap both treatments to minimize this effect. Topical dutasteride may cause scalp irritation, and the user is considering dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative.

      community Year on oral minoxidil (1.75mg)

      in Update  6 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced initial shedding but saw regrowth after seven months using oral minoxidil (1.75mg) and a dandruff shampoo. They plan to try Spironolactone and possibly metformin for PCOS-related hair issues.