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GlossaryBody Hair Loss (Body Hair Shedding)

reduction or complete loss of hair from non-scalp body areas

Body Hair Loss, also known as Body Hair Shedding or Loss of Body Hair, refers to the reduction or complete loss of hair from areas of the body other than the scalp. This can be caused by various factors including hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata, nutritional deficiencies, or side effects of certain medications. Understanding the underlying cause is crucial for effective treatment and management.

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community 11.Nov to 1.Apr progress. Oral

Affectionate-Mind163 in Progress Pictures 251 upvotes 10 months ago

A user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using a homemade oral solution of 1 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil. Commenters noted significant improvement and increased body hair.

community What fin and oral min has done for my hair (nearly a year)

No_Pop2289 in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

The progress of a user's hair growth after taking finasteride and oral minoxidil for nearly a year. There was discussion about dosages and other forms of treatment such as topical minoxidil.

community Where does time go? Turning 30 soon and been on treatment for 8 years.

Leopatraa in Update 267 upvotes 3 years ago

User started fin/min/niz at 23, switched to Dut at 24, and has been on treatments for 7 years. Despite occasional doubts, hair improved and user advises sticking with treatments.

community 4 months on fin, min and micro. 20M

MedicalChoice1675 in Progress Pictures 65 upvotes 1 year ago

A 20-year-old has seen positive results for hair loss after 4 months using 1 mg finasteride daily, minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermastamping with a 1.5 mm needle. They also used ketoconazole shampoo initially and recommend starting treatment early.

community Minoxidil (3 months) & Finasteride (2 months) Update. 23M

NoIntention4050 in Progress Pictures 534 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a 23-year-old man's positive experience with hair regrowth using oral finasteride (1mg daily) and topical minoxidil (twice daily), with initial side effects including zero libido and watery semen that resolved except for the semen consistency. He also used dermarolling initially but stopped due to brittleness.

community 4 years on finasteride update!

kingfiish in Progress Pictures 256 upvotes 1 year ago

A 25-year-old has been using finasteride for four years to treat hair loss, starting at age 21, and has experienced significant hair thickening without side effects. Others in the conversation share varied results and experiences with finasteride, with some considering adding minoxidil to their treatment.

community (21M) 6.5+ months on Min, Fin, Micro-needling, and 2% Keto shampoo. Needless to say I am elated!

Internal-Campaign434 in Progress Pictures 223 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old male is happy with his hair regrowth after 6.5+ months using Minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. He noticed improvement in hair texture after about 5.5 months and takes finasteride orally every other day due to side effects from daily use.

community Anyone on 1mg Dutasteride daily (or more)?

questions_9 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 18 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses using 1mg Dutasteride daily for hair loss and its effects on hair, acne, and body hair. One user mentions that shedding hair can be a positive sign of new hair growth.

community 20M NW6 diffuse —> NW1 Fin/Dut

Assinator__ in Progress Pictures 72 upvotes 6 months ago

A user shared progress pictures showing improvement from NW6 diffuse to NW1 after 5 months of finasteride and 2 months of dutasteride. Another user asked if these treatments affected beard or body hair thickness.

community Topical minoxidil 3 months results

mr_mime125 in Progress Pictures 624 upvotes 2 years ago

This conversation is about a user named "mr_mime125" who experienced results from using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (5%) solution 1.5 ml twice a day for the first two months followed by just minoxidil (5%) 1 ml once a day in the last month, resulting in a drastic improvement to their hairline. Other users discussed their progress while asking questions and offering encouragement.

community Couldn’t be more happy! 5 Months Fin and Min, 19M

ligGtosp in Progress Pictures 346 upvotes 1 year ago

A 19-year-old man is happy with his hair regrowth after 5 months of using finasteride and minoxidil, and he also found a supportive girlfriend while dealing with hair loss and acne. He emphasizes patience and taking progress photos for those struggling with similar issues.

community People who started dutasteride after a long time on finasteride. What are your results?

LeFroyain in Finasteride/Dutasteride 43 upvotes 2 years ago

People switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride after long-term use of finasteride and their results, including hair maintenance and increased thickness.

community Finasteride progress 0.25-0.5mg 11 months

Zealousideal-Yam-694 in Progress Pictures 378 upvotes 6 months ago

User shared progress pictures showing significant hair improvement after using finasteride (0.25-0.5mg daily) for 11 months. Other treatments like microneedling, ketoconazole, and scalp massage were mentioned but not used consistently.

community 1 year and half of just finasteride

Grignard198 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 88 upvotes 10 months ago

A user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years and reports significant improvement in hair quality and thickness, but not much change in hairline. They started with a big shed and take 0.5 mg daily.

community Fin isn’t working anymore after 3 years, afraid to switch to dut?

LowSky8897 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 6 months ago

Finasteride stopped working for a user after 3 years, and they are considering switching to dutasteride. Other users suggest trying dutasteride, with some sharing positive experiences and additional treatments like minoxidil and RU58841.

community 0-3-10 month update on Finasteride! Minoxidil next to thicken up these hairs? Thinking about Oral Minoxidil what do you guys think?

robotchickenn in Progress Pictures 2 years ago

This user is considering using Finasteride and Minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with various opinions being shared about the effectiveness of each treatment. Others suggest that Micro-needling might also be an option for them.

community 1 year progress - fin only 1.25 daily

Conradicall in Progress Pictures 146 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation is about a user's one-year hair regrowth progress using 1.25mg of finasteride daily. Users are asking about the timeline of visible progress, the user's age, and whether they experienced shedding.

community I thought I was a non-responder to minoxidil when it was actually saving my hair

jbear876 in Minoxidil 62 upvotes 1 year ago

The user started losing hair at 20 and began using minoxidil. After seeing further hair loss, they switched to finasteride, causing more hair shedding. They are now using minoxidil, finasteride (topical and oral), microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo for recovery.

community Considering adding oral min. I’ve been on fin for 8 years. First picture is from when I was 20, second 30. The rest are now. I’m 32

PowerfulAide6677 in Progress Pictures 1122 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "PowerfulAide6677" shared progress pictures of their hair loss journey, mentioning that they have been on finasteride for 8 years and are considering adding oral minoxidil to fill in their hairline. Some users advised against adding oral minoxidil, suggesting that the user's current maintenance with finasteride is sufficient.

community Dutasteride .5 daily, RU 100mg once a day, 15 mg oral min a day 6 month progress

Ralphiedog11 in Progress Pictures 123 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared their 6-month progress using Dutasteride .5 daily, RU 100mg once a day, and 15 mg oral Minoxidil for hair loss. They reported visible results, no side effects, and increased body hair, despite concerns from others about the high dosage and potential health risks.

community 4 months oral min how am I doing?

SwimmingResearcher74 in Is this regrowth? 277 upvotes 8 months ago

A user has been using oral minoxidil for 4 months and oral finasteride for over a year without side effects. Responses praise the user's hair regrowth and healthy appearance.

community Oral Minoxidil : my personal experience

ThrowieMcThrowaway69 in Minoxidil 34 upvotes 2 years ago

The user's personal experience with hair loss and treatment options, including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Others commented that they had similar experiences with the effectiveness of topical versus oral minoxidil.

community My results after starting Dutasteride + oral minoxidil.

sunsetheatt in Progress Pictures 45 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who, after experiencing hair loss 4 years ago, used topical minoxidil for some good results. Two years later, finasteride was added with limited success. After consulting a dermatologist, dutasteride and oral minoxidil were introduced to the treatment plan; after two months of use, there have been notable improvements in both density and quality of hair as well as less shedding.

community Day 1 vs Day 168 (today) of defeating the norwood reaper

xbfp in Progress Pictures 1515 upvotes 5 months ago

The user achieved significant hair regrowth using topical 5% minoxidil and oral 1mg finasteride daily, especially around the temples. They experienced minimal side effects, with initial difficulty maintaining erections that resolved after a few weeks.

community drinking topical minoxidil – extreme hair growth everywhere

xyzo_om in Minoxidil 396 upvotes 2 years ago

At this point. In this conversation, users discussed the risks of drinking topical minoxidil and suggested alternative treatments such as obtaining a prescription for oral minoxidil or finasteride.

community 2 years on fin only :) EOD. No sides.

swink_swonk in Progress Pictures 191 upvotes 8 months ago

A user shared their 2-year progress using finasteride every other day with no side effects. Others discussed their experiences, shedding cycles, and patience with the treatment.

community result after taking oral fin and oral minoxidil for 30 days

golddigger005 in Progress Pictures 283 upvotes 8 months ago

A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair growth after taking oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for 30 days. Other users expressed disbelief at the rapid results, with some attributing changes to camera effects.

community Finasteride 5 month, minox 6 month progress

Difficult_Worker_901 in Progress Pictures 368 upvotes 9 months ago

A user shared a 5-month progress on finasteride and 6-month progress on minoxidil, showing significant hair regrowth. They use finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil twice daily, Nizoral once weekly, and derma stamping once weekly.

community 9 months on Finasteride only and shedding the whole time. Iron supplements slowed down the shed. The point is: shedding doesn’t mean hairloss!

Tarek360 44 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses using finasteride for hair loss, with iron supplements helping to slow shedding. The user emphasizes that shedding doesn't necessarily mean permanent hair loss.

community ~6 months of chemicals and needles

Competitive_Help_513 in Progress Pictures 129 upvotes 1 year ago

User tried oral min/fin/dut, VitD, and derma 2x monthly for hair loss and is happy with results. They saw improvements almost immediately.