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5 / 118 resultscommunity Hair feels like hay/brittle and slow growing some areas
The user is experiencing hair thinning and brittleness, possibly due to Telogen Effluvium, which affects body hair and may be linked to stress or nutrition. They are considering using finasteride for treatment but are unsure if it will address their symptoms.
community topical Minoxidil - Ru58841 makes my hair look and feel really brittle and thin
Topical Minoxidil and RU58841 can make hair look brittle and thin, possibly due to the propylene glycol in their solutions. Some users experience side effects like heart palpitations with RU58841, while others have no issues.
community Has anyone else noticed their hair getting super dry while using dutasteride?
A user experienced dry, brittle hair after starting dutasteride and considered switching back to finasteride. Another user advised that the dryness is temporary and shared positive results with dutasteride and oral minoxidil after several months.
community Has anyone else had much worse hair from excessive use of Nizoral?
Excessive use of Nizoral can lead to dry, brittle hair and is not recommended more than 1-2 times a week. Users suggest using conditioner to mitigate dryness and note that Nizoral is more effective for treating fungal issues rather than regrowing hair.
community What should i do: 7 months on oral fin/min, shedding
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically oral finasteride (1.2mg) and oral minoxidil (3mg), and the user's concern about increased shedding and brittle hair after 7 months of use. It is suggested that shedding is common and may be influenced by stress, and switching to dutasteride might help, but patience is advised as results can take up to a year.