Hair loss treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling. Users advise patience, noting initial shedding is common and treatments take time to show results.
The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.
After using finasteride for 7 months and dutasteride for 5 months, the user experienced a significant reduction in hairshedding and scalp itchiness. They advise patience with hair loss treatments and suggest focusing on a good haircut and reducing stress.
The user has been using finasteride for 4 years and minoxidil for 1 year, with a recent break from minoxidil due to shedding concerns. They resumed minoxidil and started dutasteride 3 times a week, but are experiencing increased hairshedding.
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 has been on finasteride for 9 months and is still experiencing daily hairshedding but has seen improvement. Other users suggest the shedding is normal and that the user has had positive results from the treatment.
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.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hair loss and thinning. They report a decrease in hairshedding, faster hair growth, and a thickening of their hairline without using common hair loss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.
The user reports significant hair regrowth after three months using finasteride, biotin pills, a derma roller with rosemary/jojoba oil, and drinking coffee, despite an initial increase in hairshedding. Other users share varied results with similar treatments, with some not experiencing improvements.
The user started losing hair at 20 and began using minoxidil. After seeing further hair loss, they switched to finasteride, causing more hairshedding. They are now using minoxidil, finasteride (topical and oral), microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo for recovery.
The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hair loss but is still experiencing hairshedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hair loss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.
A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.
A user has been on finasteride for 4 months, experiencing persistent hairshedding despite improvements. Others suggest adding keto shampoo and note that shedding is normal.
A user started taking Musely men's bloom hair pill, which contains minoxidil, dutasteride, and vitamins, and noticed a stop in hairshedding after switching from other hair loss treatments like hims and Keeps. They are questioning the effectiveness of the Musely pill due to its lower dosage of active ingredients and are curious about others' experiences with the product.
A user started using minoxidil and noticed a significant reduction in hair fall after two days. Other users expressed skepticism, suggesting that results typically take longer and may initially increase hairshedding.
User shared 2.5-year progress using finasteride for hair loss, showing significant improvement and reduced hairshedding. Persistence with finasteride led to thicker hair and fewer hair fall issues.
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.
The user has been using finasteride for a year and minoxidil for 1.4 years, recently reducing the finasteride dose due to side effects. They also use vitamin D3 and ketoconazole shampoo, noting less hairshedding.
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.
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 has been taking Propecia (finasteride) for 7 months and uses topical minoxidil, but is considering switching to dutasteride due to ongoing hairshedding. Another person suggests that 7 months is not enough time to decide on switching medications.
Annual hairshedding occurs for user, lasting 3 months, despite various factors. User takes Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride, and experiences regrowth but fears weakening hairline.
The user is experiencing significant hairshedding despite 2 years on finasteride, 1.5 years on RU58841, and 10 months on oral minoxidil, and is frustrated with the ongoing issue. Another user shares a similar experience of losing a lot of hair daily for the last 3 years.
The user noticed increased hairshedding after switching to a new Kirkland minoxidil with a different formula and is concerned about its effectiveness. They suspect the shedding might be linked to the new minoxidil rather than other factors like changing finasteride dosage or stopping RU58841.
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.
Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hairshedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.
A user experienced severe hairshedding and hairline recession after 10 months on finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil.
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.
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 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.