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      community Second month of fin assessment (12/13/16)

      in Finasteride  7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding in the second month of using finasteride, leading them to buzz their hair. They plan to improve their diet, sleep, and stress levels, and start using Nizoral for scalp issues.

      community M19 shed after 1yr on dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  23 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced hair shedding after one year on dutasteride and is considering adding topical minoxidil despite scalp itching. Users suggest continuing dutasteride, maintaining a consistent hair routine, and possibly increasing minoxidil dosage.

      community Getting hit hard by the shed….

      in Progress Pictures  85 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is experiencing significant hair shedding 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.

      community Dht test results after 1year oral dut

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after one year of using oral dutasteride. They are seeking opinions on their DHT test results, which show levels below baseline.

      community How long does the RU58841 shed last?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the duration of hair shedding caused by RU58841. The user is stressed and seeking information on how long the shedding phase lasts.

      community Second shed, non-stop flaking, itching

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing a second hair shedding 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.

      community My experience with Pyrilutamide

      in Update  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced a slight decrease in hair shedding and scalp itch, and reduced sebum production using Pyrilutamide, but stopped due to chest pain, breathing difficulties, and heart issues. They felt normal a week after discontinuing and doubted FDA approval for the drug.

      community Check out this insane (hopefully) shed

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  70 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses a significant increase in hair shedding after starting Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with users sharing their own experiences of hair shedding and questioning if high shedding indicates future hair growth.

      community Anti androgen shed all over scalp

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing intense hair shedding all over the scalp after applying pyrilutamide to the hairline and taking oral castor oil. They are also using topical finasteride and latanoprost, but are unsure which treatment is causing the shedding.

      community Take A Vitamin D Blood Test!!!

      in Treatment  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      Low Vitamin D can cause hair shedding, and taking 5000 IU of Vitamin D daily reduced shedding significantly. Vitamin D deficiency is common and correcting it can benefit overall health.

      community Lysine IS helping

      in Update  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Lysine supplementation at 2 grams daily reduced hair shedding by 25% and made hair strands thicker. The user highly recommends lysine for hair health.

      community Switched to Dutasteride from Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and noticed less hair shedding, 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.

      community About 10 months on fin and 7 months using min

      in Progress Pictures  429 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 10 months on finasteride and 7 months using minoxidil, noting some hair shedding. Their routine includes oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, red light therapy, rosemary mint shampoo, and dermarolling.

      community My Current Hairloss Stack (No Finasteride)

      in Update  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      community 3 Years on Fin, 1 Year on Dut.

      in Progress Pictures  262 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after experiencing significant hair shedding, and is also using oral minoxidil. Dutasteride helped stop the shedding, but it's too early to determine if it will reverse hair loss.

      community Ru-58841 vs KX-826/pyrilutamide while on steroids

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user increased their steroid dosage and noticed hair shedding, so they adjusted their regimen by reducing steroid doses and adding oral dutasteride. They are also experimenting with combining RU-58841 and KX-826/pyrilutamide in minoxidil to address hair loss.

      community I got a weird one you guys/gals

      in Chat  10 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 33-year-old man experienced diffuse thinning and hair shedding due to sleep deprivation and low testosterone. After starting hCG treatment, he noticed hair regrowth on his temples.

      community Ketoconazole shampoo with a brush

      in Ketoconazole  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      Using a silicone shampoo brush with ketoconazole shampoo may increase hair shedding if used roughly. Hair that sheds during shampooing would have fallen out eventually.

      community Anecdotal Experience on Dutasteride

      in Chat  26 upvotes 5 months ago
      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.

      community Keto 2% halted my insane shed immediately

      in Ketoconazole  55 upvotes 7 months ago
      Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding 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.

      community 5 years on Finasteride, 1.5 years on Minoxidil Foam

      in Progress Pictures  707 upvotes 9 months ago
      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.