User took Finasteride for 16 months, stabilized hairloss but no regrowth. Improved lifestyle, started microneedling, and used Nizoral; hair thickened but then began shedding again.
A 21-year-old experienced severe hairshedding after switching from topical to oral minoxidil, despite previously managing hairloss with finasteride. They are concerned about the lack of improvement and are considering stopping minoxidil due to the dramatic hairloss.
The user is concerned about worsening hairloss after 9 months on 1.25 mg finasteride, with suggestions to add minoxidil and consider dutasteride. Some users report decreased shedding with different treatments, while others note possible issues with photo comparisons.
Adding tretinoin to a regimen of minoxidil and finasteride led to increased hairshedding and worsened hairline for some users. Opinions vary, with some experiencing negative effects and others seeing no issues, but concerns about tretinoin's impact on hairloss are common.
The user has been on finasteride for 18 months and experienced significant hairshedding after increasing minoxidil dosage, which has not stopped despite reducing the dosage. They are concerned about the effectiveness of finasteride and whether minoxidil triggered ongoing hairloss, compounded by personal stress and trauma.
A 34-year-old male started using 5% minoxidil foam for hairloss and experienced shedding, which is a normal part of the process. He is considering adding finasteride to his regimen but is concerned about potential side effects, particularly sexual performance issues.
A 30-year-old male experienced rapid hairshedding over 6-7 months due to stress, depression, and nicotine/alcohol use, but has since stopped these habits. He seeks advice on remedies, medications, or diet changes to address hairloss.
Some people claim Dutasteride worsened their hairloss, causing concern among users. Reasons suggested include initial shedding phases, incorrect attribution to Dutasteride when other factors are involved, genetic variations affecting drug response, and the possibility of non-authentic medication.
The user started using trenbolone and minoxidil simultaneously and experienced increased hairshedding, unsure which is causing it. Replies suggest both drugs could cause hairloss, with one advising to stop trenbolone to protect hair and another indicating minoxidil is unlikely the cause due to the timing.
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user experienced hairshedding while taking finasteride for 2 years, but after switching to dutasteride, using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling, their hair has become thicker and hairloss has completely stopped. They also mentioned having no side effects from dutasteride.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil and finasteride for hairloss, with concerns about hair damage from massaging minoxidil into the scalp. Users suggest gentle application to avoid breakage and note that shedding is common after starting finasteride.
A 38-year-old male is experiencing temple hairloss and is considering treatments like topical Finasteride and Minoxidil, despite concerns about side effects and shedding. He is also contemplating a hair transplant and seeking advice on additional shampoos or supplements.
Dutasteride and oral minoxidil are not effectively stopping hairloss for the user, despite trying various treatments including ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include increasing dosages, considering alternative treatments, and consulting a doctor.
A 31-year-old uses Minoxidil, RU58841, Reviv Hair Serum, and Ketoconazole shampoo for hairloss but avoids finasteride. They plan to reintroduce red light therapy (LLLT) and Eucapil despite previous shedding concerns.
An 18-year-old has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hairloss, experiencing increased shedding and thinning despite treatment. They are considering switching to dutasteride and are seeking advice from others with similar experiences.
The user is considering using topical dutasteride to prevent hairloss progression from Norwood 1 to Norwood 2 at age 25, and is concerned about the long-term effectiveness and potential shedding from the treatment. They are currently using a shampoo with caffeine, rosemary, and saw palmetto, and have noticed hair thinning and changes since age 20.
The conversation is about switching from brand-name Avodart to generic Dutasmart for hairloss treatment, with concerns about shedding and side effects. The user also discusses using oral Minoxidil and plans to increase the dose for better results.
The user has been experiencing sudden and aggressive hairshedding despite using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil for six years, and recently added topical finasteride without improvement. Possible causes discussed include stress-related hairloss, dietary changes, or high DHT sensitivity, with suggestions to consult a doctor and consider adjusting treatments.
A 24-year-old man is experiencing hairshedding after starting Minoxidil and Creatine, and is concerned about accelerated hairloss. A user suggests that Creatine does not increase DHT levels and recommends considering oral Dutasteride, low-dose oral Minoxidil, and Ciclopirox Shampoo, advising consultation with a doctor.
Using a silicone scalp massager may cause hairshedding, but it could also stimulate blood flow and help with scalp conditions. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hairloss, with mixed results on regrowth and maintenance.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hairloss and thinning. They report a decrease in hairshedding, faster hair growth, and a thickening of their hairline without using common hairloss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.
Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hairloss reduction with this method.
An 18-year-old male switched from topical finasteride and minoxidil to oral dutasteride for diffuse hairloss and saw improvement without side effects, despite experiencing scalp itch and shedding. Commenters noted significant hair regrowth and were surprised by his young age and appearance.
The user is using a self-made topical mix of finasteride and minoxidil foam for hairloss, experiencing solid regrowth in the frontal area and mild improvement at the crown, but still shedding. They previously used oral finasteride and dutasteride but stopped due to side effects, and are seeking advice on when shedding might stabilize with the topical treatment.
Increased scalp itching during shedding phases while on finasteride treatment may coincide with hair regrowth and recovery. This suggests that itching might not always indicate continued hairloss and could encourage persistence with the treatment.
The user has been on oral finasteride and minoxidil for six months without seeing hairloss stabilization and has started taking dutasteride twice a week. Other users shared their experiences with hairloss treatments, with one suggesting dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride.
A young man regrets not starting finasteride treatment for hairloss sooner, noticing significant shedding just two months prior. He advises others experiencing early hairloss to act quickly and start treatment.
User shared 2.5-year progress using finasteride for hairloss, showing significant improvement and reduced hairshedding. Persistence with finasteride led to thicker hair and fewer hair fall issues.
A 23-year-old male experienced initial success with finasteride, topical minoxidil, and ketoconazole for hairloss, but persistent shedding and scalp issues led him to switch to dutasteride without improvement. Users suggest stress management, addressing potential seborrheic dermatitis, and patience with the treatment process.
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hairloss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hairloss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.