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      community This shedding phase is brutal man…

       590 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing a difficult shedding phase after starting a hair loss treatment with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Despite the shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and plan to continue the treatment, encouraged by others' positive results.

      community A PSA for everyone in here dealing with shedding

      in Treatment  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride require patience, as they can take months or years to show results, with initial shedding being common. Consistency is key, and unnecessary supplements should be avoided to prevent stress and impatience from worsening the situation.

      community Shedding and sides from pumpkin seed oil? This sounds ridiculous...

       2 upvotes 9 years ago
      Pumpkin seed oil may cause side effects similar to finasteride, such as brain fog, lethargy, and reduced libido, but it hasn't shown positive results for hair loss. Users suggest reducing the dosage or consulting a doctor, and other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants are mentioned as alternatives.

      community 100 Day Progress & Managing Realistic Expectations (FTM 24)

       99 upvotes 9 months ago
      A trans man experiencing hair loss after starting testosterone treatment has seen positive results using topical minoxidil and finasteride, though his hair remains thin. He is considering continuing his current treatment and exploring additional options like microneedling and Breezula, while acknowledging the impact of testosterone on hair loss.

      community Hairloss has destroyed my Life completely

      in Chat  339 upvotes 1 year ago
      A young person is distressed about rapid hair loss despite using finasteride and recently starting oral minoxidil. Many suggest continuing treatment, considering dutasteride, and seeking therapy for mental health support.

      community Longtime Creatine Users, Good/Bad Experiences?

       16 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine use is linked to increased hair shedding for some, especially those with DHT sensitivity, but experiences vary. Some users manage hair loss with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or dutasteride, while others stop creatine to reduce shedding.

      community Yes your lifestyle and diet has its role in hair loss.

      in Chat  296 upvotes 1 year ago
      Diet and lifestyle changes can reduce hair shedding but won't regrow hair lost to genetic male pattern baldness. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are necessary for significant hair regrowth.

      community Progress pictures: 3 months oral minoxidil/finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  221 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old shared progress pictures after 3 months of taking oral minoxidil (2.5mg) and finasteride (1mg) daily, reporting no side effects and increased confidence. Users discussed the effectiveness of the treatment, with some noting significant hair regrowth and others experiencing shedding.

      community 1 year progress on fin/min chewables

       614 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair thickening after one year of using chewable finasteride (1.2 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg) without major side effects, except occasional low libido. The user sourced the treatments from Hims and noticed results around 5-6 months, with shedding lasting about two months.

      community Take finasteride NOW. Life is short.

       698 upvotes 5 years ago
      User encourages taking finasteride for hair loss, stating rare permanent side effects. Replies discuss experiences with finasteride, side effects, effectiveness, and alternative treatments.

      community I think treatment is really working

       676 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old man shares his positive experience with a 3-in-1 oral pill containing finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins for hair loss, noting decreased bald spot width and overall hair thickening after four months. He encourages others to start treatment, mentioning the mental benefits and minimal side effects, while discussing additional treatments like ketoconazole and microneedling.

      community Nice product I discovered, thought I would share.

      in Treatment  456 upvotes 1 year ago
      A product that makes hair look thicker and healthier without promoting regrowth. Discussions include treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, red light therapy, and a serum with caffeine and peptides, with mixed effectiveness opinions.

      community 1.5 Year - Bad Results (HT, FIN, MINO, PRP, etc)

       64 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their disappointing results after 1.5 years of hair treatments, including a hair transplant, finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, vegan shampoo, and more. They are considering switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and improving their microneedling routine.

      community 6 Months Into Dut Progress Pictures

       102 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride caused significant shedding but minimal side effects. The user plans to continue dutasteride for 12 months despite concerns about hair density.

      community Still receding at 8 months on finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and microneedling to address hair loss but continues to experience recession after 8 months. Suggestions include being patient as treatments can take 12-18 months to show effects, considering a switch to dutasteride, and consulting a dermatologist for potential underlying scalp conditions.