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      community I’m on a crazy hairloss stack and I’m still losing hair and not experiencing any regrowth. What is going on?

      in Treatment  31 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hair shedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.

      community Why am I so scared to start fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      User is scared to start finasteride for hair loss due to potential side effects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.

      community Shedding getting worse and worse

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 1 month 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.

      community Shedding continues on 6 months fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 35-year-old is experiencing continued hair shedding despite using Finasteride, 2% Ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They plan to ask their doctor about adding oral Minoxidil and possibly switching to Dutasteride.

      community Shedding like crazy for the past 3 months

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 4 years and minoxidil for 1 year, with a recent break from minoxidil due to shedding concerns. They resumed minoxidil and started dutasteride 3 times a week, but are experiencing increased hair shedding.

      community 166 days of scalp massage,. Update i dont know what to think….

      in Chat  20 upvotes 1 month ago
      Scalp massages may show slight improvement in hair appearance, but users suggest more aggressive treatments like finasteride or minoxidil for better results. Some users believe lighting and angles affect photo comparisons, and recommend combining massages with medication.

      community Can scalp buildup case strong hair loss?

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 10 months and suspects scalp buildup might be contributing. Suggestions include using ketoconazole shampoo, consulting a dermatologist, and trying terbinafine cream.

      community Daily scalp massages lead to more hair loss or not?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user applies castor oil and uses silicon scalp massagers daily, questioning if the massages cause more hair loss or if the hairs would fall out naturally. They believe the hairs are in the telogen phase and would shed regardless of the massage.

      community Shedding whilst on Dut and topical min

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 26-year-old from the UK is experiencing increased hair thinning despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and possibly RU58841, while seeking advice on managing side effects and exploring other options.

      community Shedding from hair oil usage during showering?

      in Product  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      Using a mix of castor, rosemary, and peppermint oils may cause increased hair shedding during washing, possibly due to the need for more rigorous cleaning. The user experiences no irritation but notices more hair fall when using these oils.

      community Shedding after 9 months on Finasteride M(20)

      in Finasteride  90 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced initial success with finasteride, noticing reduced hair fall and stronger hair, but later faced a heavy shedding phase. The shedding has since slowed, and they are seeking advice on what to do next.

      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 Shedding on finasteride only; looking for motivation

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started finasteride for hair loss and saw improvement, but is now experiencing shedding and thinning in new areas. They added Nizoral due to dandruff caused by finasteride. Replies suggest that shedding is normal around 6 months and advise to stick with the treatment.

      community No shedding but temples & frontal receeding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 months ago
      A 24-year-old male started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, 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.

      community Today's shedding at the 2 month mark

      in Update  18 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair shedding two months after starting 2.5mg oral minoxidil and topical finasteride. They notice thinning in areas where finasteride is applied but also see new baby hairs growing.

      community Big sheeding after 9 months on minoxidil. Maybe caused by switching brands?

      in Minoxidil  133 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil but started shedding hair after switching brands and adding treatments like Topical Finasteride and microneedling. They also faced increased hair loss after using Ketoconazole shampoo and are seeking advice on whether brand switching or the shampoo could be the cause.

      community Two Shedding Cycles? Telogen effluvium or not?

      in Question  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after extended fasting, initially thought to be Telogen Effluvium, but later suspected male pattern baldness. They tried finasteride briefly but stopped due to concerns about side effects, and are unsure if the hair loss is due to Telogen Effluvium or another cause.

      community Shedding, 90 days into Dutasteride 0.5

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old male switched from finasteride to dutasteride 90 days ago, noticing decreased shedding initially but recently experiencing increased shedding of healthy, thick hair. He uses minoxidil with tretinoin and washes his hair daily, hoping the shedding will stabilize in a month or two.

      community SHEDDING doesn't mean shit. Stop worrying about it!!

      in Chat  92 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss sufferers becoming hyper aware of shedding, and the various treatments available for reducing shedding. The conversation also discussed differentiating between shedding and balding, as well as the potential side effects from using certain treatments.

      community Experiencing Severe Shedding on Finasteride and Minoxidil After 18 Months

      in Basic Questions  159 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 18 months and experienced significant hair shedding 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 hair loss, compounded by personal stress and trauma.

      community Here’s the rundown on scalp serums from a former cosmetic chemist

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 2 months ago
      Most scalp serums are ineffective for hair loss, with Nécessaire’s “The Scalp Serum” being the only one showing noticeable results, though it's not worth the cost. For androgenetic alopecia, clinical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are necessary, while caffeine and capixyl may offer some benefits.