A user experienced severe hairshedding and hairline recession after 10 months on finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil.
The user experienced severe hairshedding despite using oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, and was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). They are considering switching to topical treatments due to the ineffectiveness of their current regimen.
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.
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.
Matt-3422 shared his hair loss treatment journey, starting with great results from Minoxidil and oral Finasteride, then switching to RU58841 and topical Finasteride due to worsening hair loss. He's experiencing scalp irritation and is unsure if he should continue with his current regimen, while others suggest scalp care and alternative treatments.
A 21-year-old female is experiencing rapid hairshedding and receding hairline despite trying various treatments like hydration, vitamins, and castor oil. Medical tests showed normal results, and she seeks advice as the hair loss continues.
The user is experiencing significant hairshedding after starting dutasteride, which is considered a normal part of the treatment process. Despite the shedding, the user notes some improvement in hairline appearance and is seeking advice and reassurance.
Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hairshedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.
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 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.
Finasteride's effectiveness can be gauged by reduced hairshedding, but some users report it losing efficacy over time. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and QR678, with mixed results.
A 34-year-old male is experiencing significant hairshedding after five months on Finasteride, seeking advice and reassurance. Users suggest patience, as shedding can vary, and recommend continuing treatment, possibly adding ketoconazole shampoo, and considering lifestyle optimization.
Using a silicone shampoo brush with ketoconazole shampoo may increase hairshedding if used roughly. Hair that sheds during shampooing would have fallen out eventually.
A user is experiencing significant hairshedding after starting a treatment regimen of 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, 2.5mg biotin, and vitamins. Despite the shedding, they remain optimistic and plan to continue the treatment for a year before making any conclusions.
A user shared progress pictures after 10 months on finasteride and 7 months using minoxidil, noting some hairshedding. Their routine includes oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, red light therapy, rosemary mint shampoo, and dermarolling.
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.
Adding RU58841 to Dutasteride treatment helped reduce hairshedding significantly for several users. Some reported no change with RU58841, while others experienced a dramatic decrease in shedding and increased hair density.
The conversation discusses a significant increase in hairshedding after starting Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with users sharing their own experiences of hairshedding and questioning if high shedding indicates future hair growth.
Hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil, Fluridil & Alfatradiol, Nizoral, Saw Palmetto, Hairmetto and Microneedling. The user mentioned they have seen a decrease in shedding and improvement in the quality/density of their hair since using this stack, but opted out of trying Finasteride due to potential side effects.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and noticed less hairshedding, questioning if it's due to dutasteride's effects. Others shared mixed experiences with shedding and side effects after switching, with some seeing improvements and others experiencing continued shedding.
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.
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hairshedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.
A 23-year-old male is seeing hair growth after two months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, derma rolling, and supplements like biotin and collagen. Commenters acknowledge the improvement and inquire about side effects and hairshedding.
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.
A user suspects Ritalin is causing hair loss due to vasoconstriction and is considering trying Ginkgo Biloba after already taking a multivitamin and hair supplement. Another user mentions experiencing hairshedding with Vyvanse and Dexedrine.
A 41-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride (0.025%), minoxidil, microneedling every two weeks, and occasional Nizoral 2% shampoo. He advises against using creatine due to personal experience with increased hairshedding.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, ketoconazole, and derma stamping. Users share their experiences, with one noting improved scalp health and slight regrowth, while another considers switching treatments due to lack of progress.
Switching from Kirkland minoxidil foam to a topical finasteride/minoxidil solution can cause significant hairshedding. The user also uses dutasteride, RU58841, and pyrilutamide in their treatment regimen.
The conversation discusses managing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and saw palmetto, emphasizing the importance of scalp health and DHT reduction. The user shares personal experiences and suggests a balanced approach, combining topical treatments and lifestyle changes for effective hair regrowth.