Heavy shedding due to change finasteride brand switch Treatment 6/21/2024
The user experienced heavy hair shedding after switching finasteride brands and is concerned whether it's due to fake finasteride or a normal part of the treatment process. They have been using finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and derma rolling for almost 8 months.
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The user shared progress pictures showing improved hair growth at the temples after 2.5 months using oral finasteride/dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, tretinoin, and dermarolling. The user reported no side effects from the medications and noted inconsistent microneedling.
community RU58841, Topical dutasteride minoxidil and tretonin, dermarolling, serioxyl, and redensyl for about 3 months. Each picture is about 2 weeks of growth. I used to have thick hair with big curls. Am I on track to get it back? Age 32
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community “Progress” Today - 1 year ago. Finasteride 1mg for ~18 months, Minoxidil for ~20 months, currently also trying tretinoin, nizoral, dermarolling. My hair fall and thinning has been consistently bad for about a year, and it seems nothing is working. I need to try something different. Suggestions?
The user has been using finasteride for 18 months, minoxidil for 20 months, and recently added tretinoin, nizoral, and dermarolling to their hair loss treatment without success. They are seeking new suggestions for treating persistent hair fall and thinning.
community Will i have good results by using other treatments beside finastiride/dutasteride?
The user is using 5% topical minoxidil, tretinoin 0.05% cream, and weekly derma rolling for early-stage male pattern baldness and has seen some progress. They prefer not to use finasteride or dutasteride due to potential side effects.
community 6th month. Should I switch to dutasteride?
The user has been using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and tretinoin cream for hair loss, with positive progress noted after six months. They are advised to continue their current regimen and consider additional treatments like derma rolling, while being cautious about switching to dutasteride due to potential side effects.
community What would you rank the most effective tool following mino, fin and dermarolling?
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