Hairloss treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling. Users advise patience, noting initial shedding is common and treatments take time to show results.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss treatment and is experiencing shedding after 4 months. Another person suggests that this is not unusual and recommends giving it more time.
The user suspects finasteride worsened their hairloss despite no abnormal shedding and reduced hair fall initially. They are considering various options, including switching brands, trying topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, or waiting for new treatments.
Finasteride is effective for hairloss, with significant results after consistent use, and minimal side effects reported. Users discuss dosage, shedding, and combining treatments, with some considering adding Minoxidil or switching to Dutasteride.
A 24-year-old male started using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, noticing reduced hair fall but continued temple and frontal recession. He uses both oral and topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, and coal tar shampoo, and experiences rare heart palpitations.
A 28-year-old male experienced hairloss 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.
Ketoconazole shampoo may help with early-stage hairloss by stopping hair regression and promoting new hair growth, though its effectiveness as a DHT blocker is debated. Users report varying results, with some experiencing dryness and others seeing improvement when used 2-3 times a week.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.
A user discusses their experience with hairloss, noting they don't notice shedding despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. Others share similar experiences, suggesting that shedding varies and may not occur for everyone using these treatments.
The user "OP" shared their hairloss journey, detailing their treatment regimen, which includes topical minoxidil, dutasteride, various vitamins, keto shampoo, derma rolling, and oils. They experienced significant shedding around month 6 but believe it has stopped, with hair regrowth resuming.
The user shared their experience with hairloss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and a detailed hair care routine involving conditioners, oils, and micro-needling. They reported significant improvement in hair thickness and reduced shedding after adopting these practices.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil but started sheddinghair after switching brands and adding treatments like Topical Finasteride and microneedling. They also faced increased hairloss after using Ketoconazole shampoo and are seeking advice on whether brand switching or the shampoo could be the cause.
Dutasteride can cause hairshedding, which may start around the fourth month of treatment. The user is concerned about whether this shedding is due to the medication or the progression of hairloss.
The conversation is about hairshedding while using finasteride. One user experienced increased hairloss, while another had no shedding but also no regrowth with finasteride and minoxidil.
The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hairloss but is still experiencing hairshedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hairloss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.
The conversation is about hairloss treatments, specifically oral finasteride (1.2mg) and oral minoxidil (3mg), and the user's concern about increased shedding and brittle hair after 7 months of use. It is suggested that shedding is common and may be influenced by stress, and switching to dutasteride might help, but patience is advised as results can take up to a year.
A 25-year-old male using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil for hairloss experienced stabilized scalp hair but began noticing beard shedding. Users suggest that Finasteride can slow beard growth, and some recommend using Minoxidil on the beard to counteract thinning.
A 19-year-old male shared progress pictures showing hairloss and regrowth after using minoxidil and dutasteride. He also mentioned experiencing hair growth on his face and is taking accutane for his skin.
The conversation discusses hairloss treatment with finasteride, where the user is experiencing shedding and concerns about regrowth. Users advise patience, suggesting that visible improvement may take 6-12 months or longer, and recommend continuing the treatment.
A 19-year-old experiencing hairloss for two years is using Minoxidil and considering starting Finasteride immediately. A user advises starting Finasteride quickly, as Minoxidil alone won't stop hairloss.
Finasteride helped maintain hair density and prevent further hairloss over 4.5 years, with no major side effects except mild gynecomastia. Consistency and regular health checks are recommended, and the user experienced stable hair density with occasional shedding.
The user shared their hairloss journey, using 0.5mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling initially, then increasing to 1mg finasteride and adding 2.5mg oral minoxidil. They experienced significant regrowth but are currently facing a prolonged shedding phase, hoping for stabilization and regrowth.
The user experienced hairloss 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 hairloss to shock loss and shedding.
Dutasteride has effectively stopped hairloss for some users, while others continue to experience shedding despite using dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil. Some users report side effects like erectile dysfunction when switching from finasteride to dutasteride.
Creatine generally does not affect hairloss, but some report increased shedding due to higher DHT levels. Many manage hairloss with dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.
A user started using minoxidil for hairloss and noticed no shedding after two weeks, which is different from their previous experience. They are also using rosemary oil and melatonin topically and are questioning if it's normal not to shed and if they can still expect positive results from minoxidil.
The conversation is about personal experiences with Alfatradiol (Pantostin) for hairloss and whether it causes shedding similar to Minoxidil. People are sharing their experiences with this treatment.
The conversation discusses ongoing hairloss while using finasteride (Fin) and concerns about potential interactions with Hydrocortisone Butyrate. The consensus is that shedding is normal and it can take 1-1.5 years to see results from finasteride.