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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 Should I Switch to Oral Minoxidil While Continuing Dutasteride? Need Advice on Next Steps After Accelerated Shedding

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is experiencing increased hair shedding despite using oral dutasteride and a topical solution with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil while continuing dutasteride to address the shedding and seek advice on this potential change.

community Switch to Oral Minoxidil While Continuing Dutasteride? Need Advice on Next Steps After Accelerated Shedding

in Progress Pictures 2 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is considering switching from a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin to oral minoxidil while continuing oral dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether this change could improve results and if the recent shedding could be due to a 2-week interruption in dutasteride.

community Fin shed is no joke. This is from running my hand through my hair on my way home

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1058 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation is about hair shedding experienced while using finasteride (fin) for hair loss treatment. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil (min), and other treatments, noting that shedding is often a sign that the treatment is working.

community CTE and lots of shedding for over a year

in Female 5 upvotes 8 months ago

A female user has experienced severe hair shedding since stopping birth control in late 2022, diagnosed as telogen effluvium with no signs of androgenetic alopecia. Despite healthy living and optimal bloodwork, she continues to shed hair daily but also sees significant regrowth.

community People with ALOT of shedding on Finastride : My 1.5 year thoughts and UPDATE

in Update 37 upvotes 3 years ago

The user experienced continuous hair shedding for 16 months while on finasteride, with periods of improvement. They also used T Gel shampoo and noticed a reduction in hair loss symptoms after 18 months, including the return of their sex drive and normal hair texture.

community Dutasteride Destroying Hairline vs Just Shedding — 3 week pictures with rapid temple recession

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 23 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience with Dutasteride causing rapid hair loss and temple recession over 3 weeks, with other users offering advice about the potential causes of this.

community How to know if shedding is from tren or minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 5 upvotes 7 months ago

The user started using trenbolone and minoxidil simultaneously and experienced increased hair shedding, unsure which is causing it. Replies suggest both drugs could cause hair loss, with one advising to stop trenbolone to protect hair and another indicating minoxidil is unlikely the cause due to the timing.

community Almost 9 months on fin only still shedding daily

in Progress Pictures 110 upvotes 8 months ago

The user has been on finasteride for 9 months and is still experiencing daily hair shedding but has seen improvement. Other users suggest the shedding is normal and that the user has had positive results from the treatment.

community 3 months of hair treatment! I think I’m hyper responsive to my treatment. Finasteride, biotin pills, derma roller with rosemary/jojoba oil applied after, coffee in the morning for caffeine . No diet or alcohol consumption changes.

in Progress Pictures 491 upvotes 11 months ago

The user reports significant hair regrowth after three months using finasteride, biotin pills, a derma roller with rosemary/jojoba oil, and drinking coffee, despite an initial increase in hair shedding. Other users share varied results with similar treatments, with some not experiencing improvements.

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

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 My annual shed is a test of will, patience and emotional toughness

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 25 upvotes 1 year ago

Annual hair shedding occurs for user, lasting 3 months, despite various factors. User takes Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride, and experiences regrowth but fears weakening hairline.

community My DHT levels have increased after taking 0.25mg Fin for 47 days!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 184 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.

community 10 months on fin and hairline destroyed.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 46 upvotes 4 months ago

A user experienced severe hair shedding and hairline recession after 10 months on finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil.

community 3 Years on Fin, 1 Year on Dut.

in Progress Pictures 264 upvotes 1 week ago

The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after experiencing significant hair shedding, and is also using oral minoxidil. Dutasteride helped stop the shedding, but it's too early to determine if it will reverse hair loss.

community The Finasteride Shed is real.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 159 upvotes 2 months ago

Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hair shedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.

community 5 years on Finasteride, 1.5 years on Minoxidil Foam

in Progress Pictures 707 upvotes 9 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for five years and minoxidil foam for 1.5 years to combat hair loss, experiencing significant regrowth after an initial shedding phase with minoxidil. They shared progress pictures and discussed treatment experiences, including the addition of minoxidil to their regimen after noticing reduced efficacy with finasteride alone.

community "Dutasteride Ruined My Hairline!"

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 36 upvotes 9 months ago

The user has been on dutasteride for six months and experienced significant hair shedding, especially at the hairline, and is seeking advice. Some suggest continuing the treatment and being patient, while others share mixed experiences with dutasteride and consider switching back to finasteride or adding other treatments like RU58841.

community 4 month update, fin + min + micro-needling

in Progress Pictures 230 upvotes 1 year ago

User shares 4-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss. Others discuss body hair, hair transplant possibilities, and user's treatment response.

community 5.5 months (Min 2 times /fin 1.25 1 time) daily //derma 1 every week some supplement and Sometimes I use ketoquinazole shampoo The real results from the beginning of the tenth image. 23 y

in Progress Pictures 396 upvotes 6 months ago

The user experienced improved hair growth using Minoxidil twice daily, finasteride 1.25mg once daily, weekly dermarolling, supplements, and occasional ketoconazole shampoo for 5.5 months, but noticed hair shedding again after switching types of Minoxidil. Despite returning to the original Minoxidil, the user's hair condition worsened and shedding continued.

community Comeback is real from NW7?

in Treatment 65 upvotes 4 years ago

A 25-year-old who started losing hair at 16 and reached almost NW7 by 20 saw hair regrowth using a regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a dermaroller, along with supplements like biotin, zinc, and omega-3. After initial success, they experienced shedding, added more supplements and treatments, and sought advice on whether to continue; responses encouraged them to persist as shedding is often part of the hair regrowth cycle.

community I’ve been on finasteride for 6 months today, now what?

in Update 54 upvotes 2 years ago

A 20 year old male using finasteride for 6 months, who is still shedding hair and wonders what to do next; other users suggest waiting 6-12 more months and adding minoxidil and microneedling, as well as patience, since results can take up to two years.

community Been on dut 0.5mg daily for 12 months. I am cooked.

in Progress Pictures 10 upvotes 3 months ago

A user took finasteride for six months, then switched to dutasteride for a year, increasing the dosage over time, but hair shedding worsened. Replies suggest the issue is male pattern baldness and DHT-related.

community 5 weeks of oral minoxidil, couldn’t reciprocate lighting in original photo as I’m working away, will do weekly updates

in Progress Pictures 2 years ago

, I’m on fin as well. This conversation discussed the user's successful results from 5 weeks of taking an oral minoxidil medication and their experience with hair shedding while using it in combination with finasteride.

community 10 month progress - Dut, topical min, 1.5mm roller

in Progress Pictures 87 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about hair loss progress using treatments such as Dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and a 1.5mm roller.

community Diffuse thinner regrowth over the course of 12 months

in Progress Pictures 458 upvotes 1 month ago

The user shared their 12-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They also used a derma stamp weekly and treated seborrheic dermatitis with Mometasone and Nizoral.

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

in Progress Pictures 1497 upvotes 2 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 20yo, dutasteride and minoxidil aren’t working

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 117 upvotes 2 months ago

A 20-year-old reports worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.

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

in Progress Pictures 283 upvotes 5 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 5% minoxidil &1mg finasteride -7th months- Asian-23M

in Progress Pictures 620 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's successful hair regrowth after 7 months of using 5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and adding micro needling 4 months ago. The user also took biotin, fish oil, and collagen supplements, and reduced finasteride intake to once every 3 days due to minor libido decay.

community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

in Update 36 upvotes 5 years ago

The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.