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.
The conversation is about purchasing KX-826 (Pyrilutamide) on Amazon, now called Koshine. A user mentioned their order is expected to arrive between August 22 and September 13.
If you stop taking finasteride after 10 years, hair loss will resume at the rate it would have without treatment. Minoxidil cessation can cause immediate and significant shedding.
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.
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.
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.
A user experienced 12 months of hairshedding on finasteride and is unsure about continuing, increasing the dose, or switching to dutasteride. Suggestions include adding minoxidil, adjusting finasteride dosage, and checking for deficiencies.
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.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause hairshedding, with mixed results; some see improvement, others see worsening. Using both treatments together initially may help reduce shedding.
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.
A 24-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride and increased oral minoxidil from 5 mg to 7.5 mg, noticing increased hairshedding. Users discuss the safety and effects of high-dose minoxidil, with some suggesting the shedding may be temporary due to dosage changes.
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.
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.
A 20-year-old experiencing hairshedding after starting oral finasteride is advised to continue treatment and consider adding topical minoxidil. Shedding is normal, and patience is needed for hair regrowth.
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.
A user has been taking Finasteride for hair loss for 10 months with no results and is considering whether it's due to seasonal shedding or the medication not working. Other users suggest that the dosage might be too low, that some people don't respond to Finasteride, and recommend trying Minoxidil or Dutasteride.
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.
The conversation discusses using 1mg Dutasteride daily for hair loss and its effects on hair, acne, and body hair. One user mentions that sheddinghair can be a positive sign of new hair growth.
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.