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      community Getting hit hard by the shed….

      in Progress Pictures  88 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing significant hair shedding after starting a treatment regimen of 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, 2.5mg biotin, and vitamins. Despite the shedding, they remain optimistic and plan to continue the treatment for a year before making any conclusions.

      community Shedding for 2-3 months now, any advice?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral. It also explores the potential impact of whey protein and BCAA on hair shedding, with users considering dietary changes to manage hair loss.

      community 10 months in and in the middle of a huge shed

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing a significant hair shed at 10 months but sees improvement compared to 4 months ago. They are using Hims products, Feel Confident shampoo, Nizoral, a light therapy cap, and The Ordinary hair serum.

      community Shedding tremendously on RU5841

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding after starting RU58841, despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for over a year without stabilization. Others suggest continuing the treatment as shedding can be a normal phase, but caution that RU58841 is unpredictable.
      Shedding or receding even more?

      community Shedding or receding even more?

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  159 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair shedding after using finasteride and topical minoxidil since August 2024, and briefly adding oral minoxidil in early 2025. They suspect the shedding might be due to the oral minoxidil, a bad batch of finasteride, or a normal shedding cycle, and are also experiencing an itchy scalp and acne.

      community Huge shed on finasteride progress pictures.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced significant hair shedding after switching from minoxidil to oral finasteride for hair loss treatment. Despite being healthy and using finasteride for nearly 100 days, he noticed increased shedding and is seeking support and success stories from others.

      community 31 year old female, stopped the shed

       7 upvotes 10 years ago
      A 31-year-old female stopped excessive hair shedding using Nizoral shampoo, diluted apple cider vinegar rinse, daily scalp massages, and oral iron and biotin supplements. She noticed a significant reduction in hair loss after 2.5 months and is observing potential regrowth.

      community Crazy Shed After Starting Hair Treatment

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after starting finasteride, RU58841, and topical minoxidil. They increased their finasteride dosage and added dutasteride, seeking advice on whether this reaction is normal and its duration.

      community Is shedding a good sign for antiandrogens?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Shedding may indicate potential regrowth when using KX-826, similar to Minoxidil and finasteride. Users report improved hair quality and minor side effects like slight headaches.

      community Ketoconazole shampoo stopping shed

      in Ketoconazole  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced reduced hair shedding with Ketoconazole shampoo, suggesting it may help with scalp inflammation and hair health. They also use Minoxidil and Finasteride, and suspect food intolerance and stress contribute to their hair issues.

      community A 100-day transformation of shedding

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 10 months ago
      OP shared a 100-day progress on reducing hair shedding using Minoxidil and Dorpang scalp serum, noting healthier hair growth. Other users discussed their own treatments, including Minoxidil, ketoconazole, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil, with some considering finasteride if needed.

      community big shedding after months of fin?

      in General  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      Shedding after two months of using 1.5 mg finasteride is a common concern. It's often a normal part of the hair growth cycle.

      community Are multiple shedding phases normal?

      in General  65 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user started using 2.5 mg Minoxidil and 1.5 mg Finasteride five months ago, experienced initial shedding, saw progress, but is now concerned about recent hair loss. Another user reassures them that shedding is normal and suggests continuing the treatment.

      community The number of hairs lost when i washed my hair during first minoxidil shed (and the ratio of mature vs miniaturized hair)

      in Minoxidil  89 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing a minoxidil shed after six months of use, noting a significant number of miniaturized hairs compared to mature ones, and has been on finasteride 0.5mg daily for two years with positive results. The user meticulously counts and categorizes shed hairs, sparking reactions ranging from amusement to concern over the level of obsession.

      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 Finasteride Shed: (I need your opinion ASAP)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical finasteride for 3.5 months, with increased shedding for 2.5 months. They are also using ketoconazole shampoo, low-level laser therapy, scalp massage, and rosemary oil, and are seeking reassurance and advice on whether prolonged shedding is normal and if others have had positive outcomes with finasteride.

      community Extreme Shedding/Hair Loss 7 months on Fin

      in Transgender  233 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 20-year-old FTM individual started finasteride for hair loss with initial success but experienced increased shedding after 7 months. They are considering oral minoxidil as advised by their doctor to address the worsening hair loss.

      community Survived the 2nd shedding phase. 7mos progress.

      in Progress Pictures  41 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatment progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss experiencing shedding phases and the importance of trusting the process for hair regrowth.

      community Shed switching from fin to dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been on finasteride for over 1.5 years but is still losing hair, so they're switching to dutasteride and taking both for 3 months before stopping finasteride. They're concerned about potential hair shedding during the switch even when done correctly.

      community Almost fully recovered from 2nd shed

      in Progress Pictures  137 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and topical minoxidil but faced a setback with a second hair shedding. They switched to oral minoxidil and reported about 80% recovery of their previous gains after six months.

      community Propecia - Big Shed 3 Years In - Advice Sought

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 9 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.