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      community Survived First Monte. Shedding is real

      in Progress Pictures  370 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride every other day, daily topical minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling, and is considering using hair fibers for special occasions. There is a discussion about the initial shedding phase of minoxidil treatment and the importance of consistent photo conditions to track progress.

      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 Diffuse thinners on topical minoxidil, how is it going for you?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user experiencing severe shedding after starting 5% minoxidil foam for hair loss is seeking advice from others. Another user shared their positive experience with finasteride and minoxidil, suggesting that initial shedding can be a good sign and encouraging persistence with the treatment.

      community regrowth afrer shed on dutasteride?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      User experienced hair loss after starting dutasteride, but saw regrowth with finasteride. They wonder if dutasteride can cause initial shedding but eventually lead to hair regrowth.

      community Written 10 Month report on Fin

      in Update  12 upvotes 3 months ago
      User shared a 10-month update on using finasteride for hair loss, experiencing initial shedding but now seeing signs of regrowth. They expect further improvement over the next 8 months.

      community Oral Minoxidil Experience (2 months, 1 week in)

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared their experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial shedding but some improvement in hair thickness and coloration. They also use dutasteride, RU58841, topical minoxidil, a laser hat, dermapen, Nizoral, caffeine shampoo, castor oil, vitamins, and MSM tablets.

      community On fin at 19yo 3 month update.

      in Update  33 upvotes 2 years ago
      User reports being on finasteride for 3 months, experiencing initial shedding but noticing new hair growth and increased density. They also started using castor oil daily and considered trimming their long hair to improve visual thickness.

      community Fin/Min chewable 90 days progress

      in Update  16 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their 90-day progress using chewable finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins for hair loss. They experienced initial shedding, followed by regrowth of baby hairs, and now have more hair than before starting treatment.

      community Progress pictures: March 2024-October 2024.

      in Progress Pictures  400 upvotes 2 days ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical minoxidil 5% twice daily and 1mg finasteride daily, along with microstamping every 14 days. They reported initial shedding but achieved satisfying results by month four, with minimal side effects.

      community Progress pics Nov 23 to Nov 24

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 5 days ago
      The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral dutasteride and minoxidil, with plans to add RU58841, to improve hair growth and address a stubborn bald spot. Despite initial shedding, the user noticed thicker, darker hair and plans to continue the treatment or consider a hair transplant.

      community 6 months progress after minoxidil/finasteride stopped working

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 24-year-old with male pattern baldness experienced side effects from oral finasteride and switched to a topical minoxidil/finasteride combination, later incorporating daily shampooing and scalp brushing to manage hair loss and dandruff. After initial shedding, the regimen led to reduced hair loss and new hair growth, with the user now using a densita mf combination (5% minoxidil/0.1% finasteride + redensyl) nightly.

      community 4 months fin + 6 months minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  570 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 21-year-old shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using finasteride (1mg daily) for 4 months and minoxidil (topical, 1ml daily) for 6 months, with no significant side effects. The user experienced initial shedding but now reports no hair loss when running fingers through hair.

      community 8 months of 1mg fin EOD and 1ml of topical min ED

      in Progress Pictures  185 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride every other day and 1ml topical minoxidil daily, with initial shedding but improvement by three months. Microneedling was also used, with adjustments to frequency and needle length for better results.

      community 5 month progress on topical fin+min

      in Treatment  323 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user reported significant hair regrowth using a topical treatment of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with noticeable progress in five months. The treatment is applied once daily, and the user experienced some initial shedding but no side effects.

      community 5 month regrowth (5 months fin, 3 month oral min)

      in Treatment  772 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 5-month progress using Finasteride (1mg daily) and 3 months on Oral Minoxidil (5mg daily) for hair regrowth, reporting significant improvement and no side effects. They experienced initial shedding with Minoxidil but saw substantial regrowth, encouraging others to try these treatments.

      community Feel like I'm a reasonably good responder

      in Is this regrowth?  274 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user "OP" reported significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping. OP experienced initial shedding but no other side effects.

      community 3 Month progress update with fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 3 months ago
      User shared a 3-month progress update on hair loss treatment using finasteride and minoxidil. They experienced initial shedding, thicker hair growth, and facial breakouts likely due to hormone changes.

      community 5 months progress post on topical min and fin

      in Is this regrowth?  29 upvotes 3 months ago
      User shared a 5-month progress update on using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, with microneedling and vitamins. They experienced initial shedding but no side effects, and increased the treatment to twice daily after month 4.

      community Progress: 5 months oral fin, 3 months topical min. Age 27.

      in Progress Pictures  552 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 27-year-old shared progress pictures after 5 months of oral finasteride and 3 months of topical minoxidil, noting initial shedding and a switch from fake to real minoxidil. Responses were positive, with users expressing admiration and some asking about shedding.

      community Does it look like improvement? 3 months on oral Minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  795 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their 3-month experience with oral Minoxidil and nearly a year on finasteride, asking if a hair transplant might still be needed. Responses varied from congratulatory remarks on visible improvement to advice on sticking with treatments despite initial shedding.

      community Another satisfied Fin/Min subscriber

      in Progress Pictures  93 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair improvement after using a topical 0.3% finasteride/6% minoxidil solution from January to June 2024. They experienced initial shedding but saw progressive improvement with daily evening application.

      community Progress August>Dec>today Fin 1mg, Topical Min

      in Progress Pictures  104 upvotes 4 months ago
      User shared progress pictures of hair density improvement using 1mg finasteride and topical minoxidil, but expressed concern about recent hairline miniaturization and treatment effectiveness. Another user complimented the results and inquired about initial shedding.

      community Approximately 1 month on oral dut+ oral min

      in Progress Pictures  103 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after one month on oral dutasteride and minoxidil, noting some improvement despite initial shedding. They previously used finasteride for a year without noticeable change and emphasized the importance of photo comparisons.