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      community Big regrowth after a big shedding period (11 months on fin)

      in Progress Pictures  104 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a 21-year-old male's significant hair regrowth after experiencing shedding periods during an 11-month treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, biotin, and dermaroller. The conversation encourages persistence with the treatment despite shedding phases, as hair tends to grow back thicker and longer.

      community Shedding again after 6 months of great results.

      in Minoxidil  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced shedding after 7 months on Fin/Min spray despite good results and no change in treatment. Other users noted similar experiences and mentioned that shedding periods can be normal.

      community 5.5 months on Fin/Min – Still shedding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user has been using Finasteride and Minoxidil for 5.5 months but continues to experience significant hair shedding. They are concerned about the ongoing shedding despite a brief period of reduced hair loss after switching Finasteride brands.

      community How many sheds have you had, and over what period of time?

      in Minoxidil  14 upvotes 2 months ago
      People using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss experience multiple shedding phases, with some reporting regrowth and improved self-esteem, while others struggle with ongoing hair loss. Despite the challenges, many find the treatments worthwhile, though results vary.

      community Brutal shed at 5 months

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User experienced significant hair regrowth with multiple treatments, but then had a brutal shedding period, losing progress. Others questioned the number of treatments used and potential side effects.

      community Min / Fin - M21 - 1.5 Year Update - Multiple Sheds

      in Update  15 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily, despite multiple shedding phases, and emphasizes the importance of starting treatment early and maintaining consistency. They advise against obsessing over online forums during shedding periods and recommend checking for scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and ensuring proper nutrition.

      community Fin & Min re-bound effects (over 20+ years)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 days ago
      The user experienced hair thinning and used Minoxidil and Finasteride over 20+ years, with periods of stopping and restarting treatment, and eventually had a hair transplant. They are considering restarting Minoxidil and Finasteride and are curious about the effectiveness and potential shedding after resuming the treatment.

      community Check out this shed-topical finasteride/topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  253 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with the result being an intense shedding period. Other users have offered advice and encouragement for them to keep going with the treatment, suggesting they may see significant regrowth in 6 months time.

      community Good evening tressless, here to give you all an update and hopefully give some hope as I used to binge this sub back at the start of my journey, routine is 1mg fin, 2.5mg min per day, been nearly 3 years now 21M

      in Progress Pictures  1759 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old shared impressive hair regrowth results after nearly three years using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily. The user experienced shedding periods but reported no side effects, and the transformation was praised by many.

      community Another update. 2 years and 4 months.

      in Progress Pictures  492 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 34-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice a day for over two years, experiencing no side effects. He stopped microneedling after two years as it seemed ineffective, but despite periodic shedding, his hair grows back stronger.

      community 2 years of treatment - 1mg Fin/5% minox

      in Progress Pictures  343 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1.25mm derma-stamping fortnightly, and 2% nizoral shampoo twice a week for two years, seeing significant hair regrowth despite periodic shedding. They plan to consider a hair transplant in the future to address stubborn areas.

      community [M25] About a year on fin/min/microneedling progress pics

      in Progress Pictures  393 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 25-year-old shared progress after a year using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, noting significant hair improvement despite periodic shedding. The user experienced body hair loss as a side effect but reported no other issues and plans to continue the treatment.

      community Give finasteride time to work!

      in Progress Pictures  298 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 2-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting initial success, a period of shedding, and eventual improvement. Another user mentioned seeing no improvement until 14 months in, emphasizing the need for patience.

      community Extreme growth from only vitamins!

      in Update  63 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after improving their diet, getting sunlight, taking a multivitamin, and exercising, following a period of extreme calorie restriction and hair shedding. Others in the conversation attribute the hair regrowth to increased calorie intake rather than just vitamins.

      community Am I in a long second shed from treatment or is this my regular hair loss

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermastamp for 7 months and experienced a period with no shedding, but is now shedding about 100 hairs a day and is questioning if this is a result of the treatment or their normal hair loss. They are unable to start finasteride and are considering stopping the treatment due to the shedding.

      community Finasteride two years results from horrible shed

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      This user experienced severe hair loss, but was able to successfully treat it with finasteride over a two year period. Despite experiencing multiple shedding cycles while on the medication, Mission5896 reported that their hair continued to get thicker and stronger. Additionally, they tried both minoxidil orally and topically, but only found success with finasteride.

      community 3 months on Fin/Min + Vitamins

      in Progress Pictures  505 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins such as biotin, B5, B6, and C. They took 1.1 mg of oral finasteride, experienced a shedding period initially, and emphasized the importance of consistency.

      community My battle against baldness

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 27-year-old is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and Pilexil shampoo to combat hair loss, with plans to add Nizoral shampoo and light stimulation. Initial results show reduced hair loss and some hair thickening, despite a period of shedding.

      community Shedding getting worse and worse

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after starting finasteride at 0.25mg daily, and others suggest this is normal and will improve over time. Recommendations include continuing the current dose, considering minoxidil, and being patient as shedding can last several months before improvement.