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 switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced initial shedding but later saw significant hair regrowth, especially with the addition of minoxidil. Another user switched to dutasteride without experiencing shedding or noticeable regrowth.
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.
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.
Piroctone olamine and ketoconazole are both effective for reducing dandruff and hairshedding, with potential benefits for hair thickness and scalp health. Piroctone olamine may be as effective or better than ketoconazole in certain conditions, yet it is often overlooked.
The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss and experienced a significant reduction in hairshedding and an improvement in hair quality with only mild side effects. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride, which caused side effects, and are now combining pyrilutamide with minoxidil and tretinoin.
A user's 3-month experience with pyrilutamide to reduce hairshedding, and how it may not be strong enough to stop the thinning of their hairline. Other users mentioned the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for treating hair loss.
Vitamin E was discussed as a treatment for hairshedding, with a specific form mentioned. A user shared a link to a study and started taking the Vitamin E variants used.
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.
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.
The user experienced improved hair growth using Minoxidil twice daily, finasteride 1.25mg once daily, weekly dermarolling, supplements, and occasional ketoconazole shampoo for 5.5 months, but noticed hairshedding again after switching types of Minoxidil. Despite returning to the original Minoxidil, the user's hair condition worsened and shedding continued.
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 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 has been on dutasteride for six months and experienced significant hairshedding, especially at the hairline, and is seeking advice. Some suggest continuing the treatment and being patient, while others share mixed experiences with dutasteride and consider switching back to finasteride or adding other treatments like RU58841.
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, also using topical minoxidil, micro needling, keto shampoo, and PRP sessions. They've seen improvements, with reduced hairshedding and new hair growth, especially at the hairline.
A user switched from RU58841 to Pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment after experiencing side effects and continued hairshedding with RU. They are now losing hair faster with Pyrilutamide and questioning if they should revert to RU58841.
The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss on January 24, applying 1ml daily without other treatments, and after 10 days noticed reduced hairshedding and improved hair quality, with plans to continue for at least 6 months. They experienced chest pain initially, which could be related to starting methylphenidate or pyrilutamide, but the pain has since subsided.
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.
The conversation is about a user trying topical melatonin mixed with minoxidil to reduce hairshedding after not seeing desired results with finasteride and minoxidil alone. Another user suggests that instead of daily updates, the original poster should share their results after a few weeks.
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.
The user experienced a noticeable hair transformation in two months using 2mg finasteride daily, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo twice a week, and Biotin shampoo daily. They reported initial side effects from finasteride but saw quick results despite occasional hairshedding.
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.
Dutasteride is generally considered more effective than finasteride for hair regrowth and thickening, despite some negative anecdotal reports. Users report thicker hair and better skin with dutasteride, and some believe negative reviews are due to advanced alopecia or impatience with the shedding process.
The conversation discusses the potential use of HMI 115 for hair loss and whether it could replace or be used alongside finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. The user is experiencing scalp inflammation and continued hairshedding despite using finasteride for 8 years.
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.
The user shared a 10-month hair loss treatment routine using Finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and Red Light Therapy, noting significant progress and considering adding Dutasteride. They experienced initial side effects and changes in libido, but overall reduced hairshedding and regrowth, especially at the temples.
A 19-year-old male shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth on his scalp after starting a treatment with Minoxidil and Finasteride on November 24th. He noted improved hair texture and a halt in hairshedding for the past two weeks.
The user has been treating hair loss since age 17, now 29, using a daily regimen of topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, Pyrilutamide, Minoxidil, and weekly microneedling. They chose a low dose of Finasteride due to past side effects and report that Pyrilutamide has stopped hairshedding and they believe there is some regrowth and increased thickness.
The post and conversation are about a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically switching from finasteride to dutasteride. The user experienced significant hairshedding after the switch, with others suggesting patience, noting similar experiences, or questioning the user's decision and medical consultation.
User switched from finasteride to combination dutasteride and finasteride for hair density improvement. They noticed less hairshedding and more youthful skin, with a reply suggesting less DHT could increase elastin in skin.