People who claim they notice changes in hair loss day to day or even week to week: how? Chat 3/15/2026
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.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
6 / 6 resultscommunity 12 months of Fin + minox + microneedling, still shedding, no regrowth
The user experienced significant hair shedding and no regrowth despite using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling for 12 months. They are considering switching to Dutasteride due to ongoing hair loss issues.
community Dutasteride shedding phase while in Minoxidil
The user experienced hair shedding with finasteride and found minoxidil helpful for regrowth but insufficient alone. They are considering dutasteride but are concerned about potential shedding similar to their experience with finasteride.
community 3 months on topical min + fin + Redensyl and hair is worse. Nonstop shedding & dry flaky scalp
A 25-year-old male is experiencing worsening hair loss after 3 months of using topical minoxidil, finasteride, and Redensyl, with users suggesting patience, potential hormonal factors, and considering alternative treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Shedding is noted as a common phase, indicating potential future hair regrowth.
community Advice on Dutasteride 1mg After 4 Months of Finasteride and Shedding
The user switched from finasteride to 1mg dutasteride daily due to continued hair loss and is also using minoxidil and rosemary oil. They are seeking advice on whether to increase the dutasteride dosage for better regrowth.
community The non-linear nature of hair regrowth on Fin/Min
Hair regrowth with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride is not linear; shedding phases can occur, causing temporary setbacks. Consistent treatment and evaluating progress at longer intervals, like every 6 months, is recommended for better results.
community Is finasteride shedding at month 8,9, 10... really a thing?
Finasteride and minoxidil users discuss shedding around months 8-10, with mixed experiences on hair regrowth. Some consider switching to dutasteride if shedding persists.
Related Research
6 / 6 resultsresearch The Use of Oral Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Finasteride for Treating Endocrine Therapy-Induced Hair Loss from Breast Cancer Treatment: A Case Series Study
Oral dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride may help reduce hair loss in breast cancer survivors, but more research is needed.
research Hair diameter vs. hair density in male androgenetic alopecia
Hair loss is due to thinner hairs, not less hairs; hair diameter indicates balding progression and treatment effectiveness.
research B‐ RAF , naevi and melanoma: a complex relationship
Male hair loss is mainly due to thinner hair, not less hair.
research Superiority of dutasteride over finasteride in hair regrowth and reversal of miniaturization in men with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled open-label, evaluator-blinded study
In this study of men with androgenetic alopecia, dutasteride was shown to be more effective than finasteride in increasing hair count and reversing hair miniaturization over 24 weeks, with both treatments displaying similar side effect profiles.
research Finasteride in the treatment of female pattern (androgenic) alopecia: a case report and review of the literature.
In this report, a 44-year-old woman with female pattern alopecia experienced significant hair regrowth after 3.5 months of oral finasteride, with no side effects, after not responding to topical minoxidil.
research Safety concerns when using novel medications to treat alopecia
This review discusses the safety concerns associated with new treatments for non-scarring alopecias, highlighting that while these therapies such as JAK inhibitors and oral minoxidil show efficacy in hair regrowth, their safety profiles vary significantly, requiring careful consideration of benefits and risks.