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      community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

       161 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Creatine and hair loss...you're not crazy.

       8 upvotes 7 months ago
      Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing hair loss in some people, though experiences vary. Treatments like finasteride or minoxidil are suggested to manage potential hair loss.

      community I’m on a crazy hairloss stack and I’m still losing hair and not experiencing any regrowth. What is going on?

       31 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hair shedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.

      community I messed up. Regrew my hair and then lost it all.

       495 upvotes 1 year ago
      Stopping hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can result in losing regrown hair, highlighting the importance of consistent use. Restarting these treatments may cause temporary shedding, but hair can regrow with continued use.

      community Finasteride is destroying my hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  48 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses the challenges of using finasteride for hair loss, with many users advising patience as shedding is common in the early months. Some suggest considering alternatives like dutasteride or topical treatments like RU58841 if finasteride alone is ineffective.

      community Is this much of a hair shed a good sign after starting nuclear stack? Ok

       35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair shedding after starting a treatment regimen including topical dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and keto shampoo. Shedding is considered normal, and users suggest adjustments like increasing dutasteride dosage or using oral medications for better results.

      community Finasteride 1MG and Minoxidil for 3.5 years. Scary diffuse shedding.

       185 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been experiencing significant hair shedding despite using finasteride and minoxidil for 3.5 years. They suspect the shedding could be due to stress, medication changes, or other factors, and are considering blood tests and additional treatments like oral minoxidil and serums.

      community Creatine Hair Loss is just Online Mass Hysteria.

       15 upvotes 4 months ago
      Some users report hair loss after taking creatine, despite using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others believe creatine does not cause hair loss. The discussion highlights differing personal experiences and skepticism about creatine's impact on hair 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 Does it look like improvement? 3 months on oral Minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  803 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 3-month experience with oral Minoxidil and nearly a year on finasteride, asking if a hair transplant might still be needed. Responses varied from congratulatory remarks on visible improvement to advice on sticking with treatments despite initial shedding.

      community Almost 1 year on finasteride, but my hair seems to be getting much thinner lately

       12 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user has been on finasteride for almost a year but is experiencing increased hair thinning and shedding, leading to concerns about the treatment's effectiveness. Suggestions include continuing finasteride, considering minoxidil or dutasteride, and checking lifestyle factors like diet and stress.

      community My good/bad experience with Creatine

       27 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may cause increased hair shedding in some individuals, especially those with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), despite its physical performance benefits. Many users report stopping creatine to reduce hair loss, while others believe the effects are anecdotal or due to other factors like increased physical activity.

      community minoxidil two month update, unwanted hair growth is crazy

       6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Minoxidil use led to unwanted hair growth, but stopping the treatment was not an option due to positive effects on hairline growth. Reducing the dose and using salicylic acid were considered to manage side effects.

      community What actually helped with my hairfall

      in Treatment 4 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, finding success with a topical hair serum containing GHK Cu and AHK Cu, which reduced shedding. They avoided hormonal treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, and noted skepticism from others about non-traditional treatments.

      community I can’t believe the cure for hair loss costs like $35 A YEAR

      in Chat  288 upvotes 5 months ago
      Finasteride is effective and affordable for preventing hair loss but may cause side effects like low libido. Some users combine it with minoxidil for better results, while others consider alternatives like dutasteride due to side effects.

      community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.

      community Folks fighting hair loss, What does your daily Haircare look like?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their haircare routine for hair loss, which includes washing with Nizoral, using Minoxidil and Finasteride, and seeking advice for better results. Other users discussed their own routines, including the use of vitamins, red light therapy, and varying dosages of Finasteride, with some expressing concerns about the harshness of Nizoral and the potential side effects of treatments.

      community 6 months on dutast and minoxodil, hair growing like weeds now!

      in Progress Pictures  618 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman experienced significant hair regrowth after six months of using dutasteride and minoxidil, despite initial hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia. She reported minimal side effects and highlighted the effectiveness of these treatments for women, despite doctors' hesitancy to prescribe them.

      community Derm stopped me from using Minoxidal

      in Update  55 upvotes 10 months ago
      A dermatologist advised stopping minoxidil due to heavy shedding, suggesting alternative treatments like Betaval Lotion and supplements, but many users disagreed, recommending continuing minoxidil and adding finasteride for better results. The conversation highlights skepticism about the dermatologist's motives and emphasizes the importance of understanding the type of hair loss before choosing treatments.

      community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return

       82 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.

      community 1 year of treating my seb derm + minoxidil + microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user treated seborrheic dermatitis and hair loss with a routine including sulfate-free tea tree oil shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil foam, microneedling, and supplements like Omega-3 and Vitamin-D. They experienced significant hair shedding initially but saw improvement over a year.

      community Five month hair regrowth progress (Dut+min+biotin)

       327 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about hair regrowth progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, and biotin. The user shares before and after pictures, noting significant improvement and discussing treatment details like derma rolling.

      community This shedding fase is absolutely brutal

      in Progress Pictures  181 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair shedding despite using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They are considering changing treatments after stopping dermarolling and switching finasteride brands worsened the shedding.