The user experienced significant hair growth with 1mg finasteride and 10% minoxidil but noticed increased shedding after switching to 5% minoxidil. The shedding might be part of the hair growth cycle, and it may take about a year to see full results.
A 23-year-old is using 0.25mg Finasteride for hair loss and experiencing increased shedding after initial reduction. Advice given is to wait longer for results, as haircycles take time to adjust, and consider increasing the dose if no improvement occurs in a few months.
Hair loss changes are typically noticed over months or years, not days, and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil require time to show effects. People often overreact to daily shedding, but realistic expectations and patience are necessary for hair regrowth treatments.
Finasteride changed the user's hair texture from wavy to curly, reverting after stopping. Minoxidil was more effective for temple hair regrowth than finasteride.
The user has been experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and later switching to dutasteride. Despite normal bloodwork and consulting dermatologists, the hair loss continues without improvement.