User experienced significant hair regrowth with multiple treatments, but then had a brutal shedding period, losing progress. Others questioned the number of treatments used and potential side effects.
The user experienced heavy hairshedding after switching finasteride brands and is concerned whether it's due to fake finasteride or a normal part of the treatment process. They have been using finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and derma rolling for almost 8 months.
The user experienced hairshedding after using finasteride and topical minoxidil since August 2024, and briefly adding oral minoxidil in early 2025. They suspect the shedding might be due to the oral minoxidil, a bad batch of finasteride, or a normal shedding cycle, and are also experiencing an itchy scalp and acne.
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride require patience, as they can take months or years to show results, with initial shedding being common. Consistency is key, and unnecessary supplements should be avoided to prevent stress and impatience from worsening the situation.
The user is experiencing hairshedding after one month of using 3mg minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and Nizoral twice a week. Others reassure that shedding is normal and improvements in hair density and hairline are expected after the shedding phase.
The user experienced increased hairshedding after switching to a new treatment with higher doses of finasteride (0.3%), minoxidil (7%), ketoconazole (2.2%), and biotin (0.2%). They are curious about the shedding but not concerned about noticeable thinning.
A 19-year-old male experienced hairshedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.
A 24-year-old started losing hair at 17 and began treatment with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Biotin, and Saw Palmetto shampoo in November 2023. After initial success, hairshedding resumed, leading to concerns about treatment quality and effectiveness; the user plans to consult a dermatologist and consider buying medications directly from a pharmacy.
The user is experiencing a second hairshedding phase and increased flaking and itching while using minoxidil 5% nightly and microneedling every two weeks, with needle length increasing over time. Other users suggest the hair loss may continue without the use of finasteride.
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.
A 16-year-old experiencing hair thinning noticed a shift from shedding long hairs to shorter hairs, while using Vitamin D, biotin supplements, ketoconazole shampoo, and improving diet. They are questioning if the short hairs indicate regrowth or androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
The user is experiencing increased hairshedding 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.
The conversation discusses hairshedding while using finasteride for hair loss treatment. The user is concerned about whether the shedding is a normal part of the treatment process.
Finasteride significantly reduced hairshedding within a week for a diffuse thinner, who also uses topical minoxidil and plans to add ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling. The user is hopeful for hair regrowth and is tracking progress with photos.
Ultrasound imaging can predict hairshedding and assess hair growth stages by analyzing hair follicle characteristics. The conversation also discusses using ultrasound for personal hair analysis and mentions the potential use of infrared emission for hair treatment.
Minoxidil can initially cause hairshedding but often leads to increased hair count over time, with some users experiencing noticeable improvements within weeks. Combining Minoxidil with Finasteride may enhance hair health, though individual results vary.
The user experienced another hairshed and plateau at month 5 using 6% minoxidil and 0.3% finasteride, with an itchy scalp indicating potential regrowth. They find the topical spray easy to use and saw results within two months, but caution that stopping use may lead to hair loss.
The user experienced increased hairshedding after using RU58841 for two months, but found relief from scalp itchiness. Other users shared similar shedding experiences and discussed side effects like joint pain, while also mentioning the use of finasteride and minoxidil.
A user experienced significant hairshedding 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.
Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hairshedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.
Users are experiencing increased hairshedding despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, hair vitamins, and DHT shampoo. Some note this happens seasonally, while others are concerned their treatments are no longer effective.
A user experienced increased hairshedding after 3.5 years on finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride. Another user advised using both finasteride and dutasteride for 3 months before dropping finasteride.
The conversation is about hairshedding while using finasteride. One user experienced increased hair loss, while another had no shedding but also no regrowth with finasteride and minoxidil.
The user experienced hairshedding and follicle shrinkage when using retinoic acid, despite trying different concentrations and frequencies. The hair loss persisted for six months but regrew after stopping the treatment.
A user experienced significant hairshedding after starting dutasteride, questioning if it's due to the treatment or rapid progression of androgenetic alopecia. They previously used Rogaine and biotin for over 10 years.
The user is experiencing intense hairshedding all over the scalp after applying pyrilutamide to the hairline and taking oral castor oil. They are also using topical finasteride and latanoprost, but are unsure which treatment is causing the shedding.
The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, low-level laser therapy, ketokonozole, supplements, Viviscal, Nutrafol, microneedling, PRP, and scalp Botox injections, but is still experiencing hairshedding and thinning. Despite being on this regimen for two years, the user's hair condition is worsening, and they are seeking advice on what else they can do.
The user experienced increased hairshedding after using RU58841 and is seeking advice on how to stop using it. They are currently using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Stemoxydine, Aminexil, Eucapil, and copper peptide serum for hair loss treatment.
User is experiencing hairshedding after 7 months of using finasteride 1mg daily and asks if they should continue. Their routine includes finasteride, topical minoxidil, dermarolling, and vitamins like biotin and B12.
The user noticed increased hairshedding and thinning after using rosemary oil diluted with coconut oil for two weeks. They are questioning if rosemary oil causes shedding similar to minoxidil.