Volunteers using finasteride and minoxidil are needed to test if intense calf raises increase hairshedding. The goal is to see if overexertion of leg muscles affects hair loss.
OP is experiencing ongoing hairshedding despite two years on finasteride, with some initial improvement but no long-term success. Users suggest seasonal shedding, checking for vitamin deficiencies, considering minoxidil, and possibly switching to dutasteride.
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 21-year-old male experiencing severe hairshedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.
The user is experiencing increased hairshedding 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.
A user started using minoxidil for hair loss and noticed no shedding after two weeks, which is different from their previous experience. They are also using rosemary oil and melatonin topically and are questioning if it's normal not to shed and if they can still expect positive results from minoxidil.
Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.
Dutasteride is reported by some users to worsen hair loss, while others believe it causes shedding before improvement. Finasteride and Minoxidil are also mentioned as treatments, with mixed results.
The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hairshedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.
A user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, dutasteride, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil but continues to experience significant hairshedding. They are seeking advice on what to do next.
A user experienced increased hairshedding 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.
Low Vitamin D can cause hairshedding, and taking 5000 IU of Vitamin D daily reduced shedding significantly. Vitamin D deficiency is common and correcting it can benefit overall health.
Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hairshedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.
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.
The user treated their hair loss with microneedling, nanoxidil, rosemary oil, jojoba oil, scalp massages, keto shampoo, and supplements. They experienced significant hair regrowth and a reduction in hairshedding within 8 weeks.
A user started taking finasteride due to increased hairshedding and sought advice on coping with the anxiety of starting the treatment. Responses included personal experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and tips for integrating the medication into daily routines.
User experienced major hair fall after six months of using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Replies suggest the hairshedding is normal and will improve over time.
After 1.5 years on finasteride and dutasteride with continued hair loss, the user noticed a significant reduction in hairshedding, attributing it to the consistent use of finasteride, along with a no-shampoo approach, multivitamins, vitamin D, and restarting minoxidil. Other users shared their happiness for the improvement and noted that hair loss can fluctuate naturally over time.
The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.
A 27-year-old man shared his 10-month hair regrowth progress after taking oral finasteride, noting initial hairshedding followed by noticeable thickening around 5-6 months, with significant improvement by March. He also mentioned having scalp psoriasis.
A user shared their 3-month progress using Hims topical spray containing minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, noting some improvement and stopping dermarolling. They hope for continued growth despite noticing some hairshedding.
If oral minoxidil 2.5mg and finasteride 1mg fail after a year, some suggest trying dutasteride. Hairshedding can be normal in the first year, and real changes often occur between 9 months to a year.
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hairshedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.
A user, 18, is considering switching from topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil to dutasteride due to continued hairshedding. Other users shared their experiences with dutasteride, noting potential benefits and risks, including reduced sperm count.
, 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 hairshedding while using it in combination with finasteride.
A user shared their positive 3-month experience using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin D to treat hair loss, noting significant regrowth and minimal shedding. They also discussed potential side effects and the low likelihood of experiencing them, while being open to answering further questions.
A user shared that taking vitamin E, specifically tocotrienols, seemed to reduce their hairshedding, and they are also using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling for hair loss. Another user cautioned against high doses of vitamin E due to potential health risks.
A female user with chronic anemia and vitamin deficiencies is experiencing finer, straighter hair and seeks recommendations for scalp products to improve circulation and prevent potential hair thinning. She is considering growth oils but is unsure of their effectiveness.
For hair loss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
