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      community Is dutasteride not working for me?

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Xpecia, Ocean Capilus, and microneedling. They are considering adding minoxidil due to concerns about the effectiveness of their current regimen.
      Just over 1 month Dutasteride 0.5mg + Minoxidil 2.5mg + Biotin 10mg

      community Just over 1 month Dutasteride 0.5mg + Minoxidil 2.5mg + Biotin 10mg

      in General  45 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after starting Dutasteride 0.5mg, Minoxidil 2.5mg, and Biotin 10mg, which is considered a normal response indicating the treatment is working. Another user shared a similar experience with Finasteride, noting initial shedding followed by regrowth, and mentioned switching to Dutasteride to avoid side effects.

      community Noticeable shed after vacation and break in my regimen

      in Update  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after pausing their hair care regimen, which included finasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, vitamin D, essential oils, melatonin, caffeine, exercise, and protein intake. They are concerned if the shedding is due to the break in their routine or a normal phase of finasteride use.

      community Propecia - Big Shed 3 Years In - Advice Sought

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding after three years on finasteride, possibly due to stress or whey protein, and sought advice. Others suggested it might be a temporary shed, recommended monitoring for deficiencies, and mentioned adding dutasteride if needed.

      community Dutasteride is amazing even for women with FAGA!

      in Female  151 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride significantly improved hair health and reduced shedding for a woman with PCOS and hyperandrogenism, without causing depression or anxiety, unlike finasteride. Dutasteride also helped with PMDD symptoms and had no side effects, though it changed hair texture.

      community Finasteride shed after 11 months

      in General  46 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair shedding after 11 months of using 1mg finasteride. They are seeking advice on how to address the continued shedding.

      community Regression? Has anyone experienced this?

      in Progress Pictures  46 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is concerned about regression despite consistent use of finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. The consensus is that this is likely a temporary shedding phase, and adjustments to the dermarolling frequency are suggested.
      57th day on finestride 1mg

      community 57th day on finestride 1mg

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  74 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing less hair shedding and new hair growth after 57 days on finasteride 1mg and using a derma stamp. They are advised to use ketoconazole shampoo for scalp greasiness and consider adding minoxidil for better results.

      community Anyone have multi week sheds from ru?

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after using RU58841, despite initial improvements in scalp condition and appearance. They are considering stopping RU58841 to see if shedding decreases.
      (M24) Anything before min/fin? time to start?

      community (M24) Anything before min/fin? time to start?

      in General  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and shedding despite no family history of male pattern baldness. They are considering starting treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.

      community My good/bad experience with Creatine

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may cause increased hair shedding in some individuals, especially those with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), despite its physical performance benefits. Many users report stopping creatine to reduce hair loss, while others believe the effects are anecdotal or due to other factors like increased physical activity.

      community Aggressive minoxidil shed post HT +8 months

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding and dryness after starting minoxidil 8 months post-hair transplant, despite using finasteride and oils like castor and pumpkin seed oil. They expressed concern over the loss of density and the appearance of a failed transplant.

      community Could Finasteride theoretically induce chronic telogen effluvium?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced continuous hair shedding for 13 months after starting finasteride, suspecting it might cause chronic telogen effluvium, and considered switching to dutasteride or stopping medication. Other users suggested that finasteride doesn't cause hair loss, recommending dutasteride for more aggressive hair loss, while some advised against stopping medication.

      community New kirkland minoxidil not as effective?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user noticed increased hair shedding after switching to a new Kirkland minoxidil with a different formula and is concerned about its effectiveness. They suspect the shedding might be linked to the new minoxidil rather than other factors like changing finasteride dosage or stopping RU58841.

      community antihistamine for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community Dht test results after 1year oral dut

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after one year of using oral dutasteride. They are seeking opinions on their DHT test results, which show levels below baseline.

      community Has anyone tried Topical oxytocin?

      in Treatment 2 years ago
      A user reported less hair shedding using melatonin spray and is considering trying topical oxytocin or estrogel for hair growth, but is concerned about potential side effects like breast development. Topical oxytocin has been found to promote hair growth by increasing growth factors.

      community Dutasteride treatment in female 6 months

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reported worsening hair shedding and thinning after 6 months of daily dutasteride, despite also using minoxidil, bicalutamide, and recently adding RU58841. They are considering stopping dutasteride due to lack of improvement.

      community Reflex Hyperandrogenicty: How I recovered from it

      in Treatment 2 years ago
      The user experienced severe hair shedding from RU58841 and recovered by stopping its use and starting treatments including Minoxidil, Rosemary Verbenone, Stemoxydine, Aminexil, copper peptide serum, and specific shampoos. They also consistently used oral Finasteride and plan to try Minoxidil 10%.

      community Oral Castor Oil and your experience

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning after using oral castor oil for hair loss. Other users suggested seeing a dermatologist and noted that castor oil is typically used for constipation.

      community Question for RU users and regular usage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding while using finasteride and RU58841, possibly due to changes in application methods. They are considering adding minoxidil and stemoxydine to their regimen to improve results and manage hair greasiness.

      community month and a half update,

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding after using RU58841, stemoxydine, and minoxidil, and has stopped using finasteride due to side effects. They hope the shedding is temporary and will lead to regrowth.

      community 5 months after stopping Minoxidil. Almost 2 Years Using it.

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 7 years ago
      Stopping minoxidil led to significant hair shedding, prompting a return to its use despite initial side effects like dark circles and dry skin. Finasteride was also used but seemed ineffective, and there's hope for future treatments like trinov and sandalore.

      community Second month of fin assessment (12/13/16)

      in Finasteride  7 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding in the second month of using finasteride, leading them to buzz their hair. They plan to improve their diet, sleep, and stress levels, and start using Nizoral for scalp issues.

      community Nearly 3 months update dutesteride + minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  39 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      OP reports minimal shedding and improved hair thickness after nearly 3 months on a combination of dutasteride and minoxidil. Users discuss realistic expectations, hair density improvement, and the cost of branded versus generic medications.