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      community Two Shedding Cycles? Telogen effluvium or not?

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss after extended fasting, initially thought to be Telogen Effluvium, but later suspected male pattern baldness. They tried finasteride briefly but stopped due to concerns about side effects, and are unsure if the hair loss is due to Telogen Effluvium or another cause.

      community I think microneedling before topical application of finasteride (or dut) is a path we should investigate (for those of us who don't care about systemic absorption). Here's why...

       20 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling before applying topical finasteride or dutasteride may enhance their effectiveness by increasing local absorption in the scalp, despite concerns about systemic absorption. Users discuss combining this method with oral treatments and minoxidil, noting potential benefits and side effects.

      community Survived the 2nd shedding phase. 7mos progress.

       42 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatment progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss experiencing shedding phases and the importance of trusting the process for hair regrowth.

      community Recent discovered thinning hair, taking steps to diagnose.

       2 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 43-year-old noticed significant hair thinning and is using topical minoxidil, dermarolling, Alpecin, biotin, zinc, copper, vitamin D, and rosemary oil. They plan to see an endocrinologist and have blood tests scheduled to investigate further.

      community My Current Stack: Every Studied Natural at Maximum Concentration

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss treatment regimen using high concentrations of natural ingredients: pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, rosemary and peppermint essential oils, and caffeine. The user also practices microneedling, scalp massage, and takes Nutrafol.

      community Anyone had success with homemade topical Spiro?

      in Female  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is using homemade topical spironolactone for androgenetic alopecia and is unsure about its effectiveness due to concurrent telogen shedding. They are seeking advice on others' experiences with homemade topical spironolactone.

      community Could Serum Ferritin Explain my Crazy Shedding?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding and suspects it may be due to low serum ferritin levels rather than worsening androgenetic alopecia. They have resumed iron supplementation and are seeking additional solutions to address the shedding.

      community Min / Fin - M21 - 1.5 Year Update - Multiple Sheds

       16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily, despite multiple shedding phases, and emphasizes the importance of starting treatment early and maintaining consistency. They advise against obsessing over online forums during shedding periods and recommend checking for scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and ensuring proper nutrition.

      community Min + fin + dermastamp + botanical

       2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil, finasteride, a dermastamp, and botanical oils like peppermint, rosemary, and pumpkin seed oil for hair growth. The user is considering using Alpha Infuse, which combines microneedling with plant oils, to enhance results.

      community Am shedding more and more as I improved my routine

       1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and thinning despite using Minoxidil, Finasteride, vitamins, zinc, microneedling, and Omega 3 supplements. They are seeking advice on whether this is normal and how to stop it.

      community Recovery after severe weight loss (23M)

       22 upvotes 1 week ago
      After severe weight loss, OP experienced hair thinning and started using minoxidil, vitamin D3, zinc, and other vitamins, noticing some improvement. OP is cautious about using finasteride but is open to dutasteride.

      community clascoterone powder to topical diy

       4 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about making a topical solution from clascoterone powder, with references to using a RU58841 mixing guide for guidance. Concerns about product authenticity and bulk purchase requirements are also discussed.

      community My current stack for attempting to get regrowth

      in Update  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old is using a combination of oral minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and topical dutasteride mixed with minoxidil to combat hair loss and hopes to see regrowth. They plan to update on the effectiveness of this regimen in a few months.

      community 24, documentation/pictures. oral fin.

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is documenting their hair loss journey, using oral finasteride since January 2025, and plans to add microneedling and rosemary oil. They have experienced no further hair loss but no gains, and are considering oral minoxidil due to having pets.

      community September - december with fin + oral & topical min + ru58841.

       165 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841, despite initial shedding. They also transitioned from finasteride to dutasteride and addressed scalp issues with a folliculitis shampoo.

      community One for the long term OG’s fin

      in Update  8 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, maintaining and possibly regrowing hair despite noticing shedding and miniaturized hairs. They are considering adding another treatment due to concerns about ongoing hair loss.

      community Overdoing zinc: can it lead to shedding ?

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and the potential impact of zinc supplementation, with some users suggesting it might contribute to shedding. The original poster is using finasteride and considering adjusting their zinc intake and dosage of finasteride.

      community Hairline Respawn: Still Early Game, But I See Loot.

      in Progress Pictures  347 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hairline improvement after 2 months using 1 mg Finasteride and topical Minoxidil, with only initial shedding as a side effect. The progress is notable, with the user returning from near Norwood 2 to Norwood 1, and they use Rogaine for topical application.

      community Rate my regimen: 20yo/M looking for advice

      in Satire  145 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 20 year old male discussing his hair loss regimen, which includes using topical dutasteride, rogaine, RU58841, minoxidil and Avodart pills as well as scalp massage, stabbing head with steak knife, counting shed hairs under a hair net and sending them to a lab for analysis. Suggestions from other users include scalping method and switching to saw palmetto and zinc supplements.

      community 3 weeks on Fin - shedding started

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing significant hair shedding after three weeks of using finasteride (Fin) 1mg. Another user suggests that shedding is necessary for regrowth.

      community Topic fin + min restart w/ major shedding

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user stopped using topical finasteride and minoxidil, leading to hair thinning and shedding, and has since restarted the treatment. They are experiencing significant shedding and are seeking advice on whether this is normal and when improvement might occur, while using a regimen that includes Nutrafol, microneedling, Nioxin, and Nizoral.