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      community 20M feel demotivated by HT shedding

      in Transplants  71 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 20-year-old received 3305 grafts and uses 5% minoxidil and 0.5 mg dutasteride weekly, but feels demotivated by the shedding phase. Many suggest increasing dutasteride frequency to daily for better results.

      community Hair Loss Journey so far and where to now (22yo)

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins and supplements. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments do not stop hair loss or promote regrowth.

      community 3,5 months of only topical minoxidil

       776 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 24-year-old reported new hair growth on temples after 3.5 months of using topical minoxidil without shedding. They plan to add finasteride to maintain progress, as minoxidil alone may not be enough long-term.

      community 18mo progress - topical fin/min + oral min/dut

      in Progress Pictures  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride/minoxidil and oral minoxidil/dutasteride, with some mild side effects that diminished over time. They plan to add microneedling to their regimen and have seen hair shedding cycles every six months, followed by thicker regrowth.

      community Opinions- AGA options and pregnancy

      in Female  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user with Androgenetic Alopecia is seeking advice on hair growth treatments while planning for pregnancy. Current routine includes LaserCap, Nizoral Shampoo, scalp massage, The Ordinary Multi Peptide Serum, vitamin D, prenatal vitamins, and SEEN shampoo.

      community High stress causing more shedding perhaps balding? 21(M)

       5 upvotes 12 years ago
      A 21-year-old male is experiencing hair shedding, possibly due to stress from a breakup, and is using minoxidil and drinking green tea to address it. Others suggest stress as a cause and recommend consulting a dermatologist if it persists.

      community What time between shedding phases?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, microneedling, RU58841, and tretinoin for hair loss. They are experiencing shedding but notice new hair growth and are curious about the timing of future shedding phases.

      community Old study where balding man in his 70s burned his scalp and regrew all his hair

       177 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses unconventional methods for hair regrowth, including scalp trauma like burning or microneedling, and compares them to treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride. It highlights skepticism about these methods and the body's unpredictable healing responses.

      community Baby hairs on minoxidil 4 months in?

      in Is this regrowth?  10 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses the potential for baby hairs to thicken into terminal hairs with continued use of minoxidil and dutasteride. Users suggest that results may take months to years to become noticeable.

      community 7.5 Months on Min + Fin — Progress Pics + Questions (Crown, Temples, Folliculitis)

       79 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 7.5 months to address hair thinning, particularly at the crown and temples, and is considering additional treatments like tretinoin and dermastamping despite having chronic scalp folliculitis. They are experiencing progress but are concerned about side effects and the effectiveness of treatments on temple regrowth.

      community 22M loosing ground - 1MG fin + 2% Keto Shampoo

      in Is this regrowth?  40 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old using finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss sees mixed results after three months, with some improvement at the crown but worsening at the temples. Suggestions include waiting 6-12 months, considering dutasteride, adding minoxidil, microneedling, caffeine tonic, and retinol.

      community Nuclear topical fin formulation?

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment involving oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and a custom topical formulation with minoxidil, cetirizine, finasteride, progesterone, and hydrocortisone. The user seeks advice on the effectiveness of these ingredients for diffuse thinning.

      community Another blow to the cursed baldness

      in Research/Science  91 upvotes 11 months ago
      A South Korean company, Therazyne, has developed a promising hair loss treatment using a WNT chain surrogate that binds to Frizzled 7, with human follicle testing expected soon. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are not seen as cures, and while optimism exists for future solutions like PP405, approval processes are lengthy.

      community Hair falling out on Finasteride?

      in Transgender  11 upvotes 4 months ago
      Shedding is common when using finasteride and minoxidil, and it typically stabilizes after a few months, with potential regrowth following. Users report varying experiences, but shedding is generally seen as a normal part of the treatment process.

      community Hair loss at age 23... Thyroid t4 value of 0.8

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 23-year-old is experiencing hair loss, primarily at the top middle of the head, and is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Other users share their positive experiences with finasteride, suggesting it is worth trying, while also discussing the importance of researching and monitoring for any side effects.

      community 8 years of hair loss, turning 30 next month

      in Progress Pictures  151 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been dealing with hair loss for 10 years, worsened by psoriasis, and uses minoxidil and finasteride. They seek advice on managing psoriasis and hair loss, with suggestions to see a dermatologist, try different shampoos, and be patient.

      community Before HT and after HT (10 months)

       24 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user stopped using finasteride and minoxidil after a hair transplant, now only using coconut oil and serum, and is concerned about potential hair loss. Others advise continuing finasteride to prevent future hair loss, despite the user's doctor suggesting it's unnecessary.

      community 6 years fighting the Norwood reaper

      in Is this regrowth?  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been managing hair loss with microneedling, Nutrafol, topical finasteride/minoxidil foam, LLLT, and Nizoral, and plans to add oral minoxidil. They are seeing improvement and are cautious about using oral finasteride due to past gynecomastia concerns.

      community Treatment from July 2025 - Present

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Minoxidil foam twice a day, and microneedling weekly with a 1.5mm needle. They are seeking feedback and suggestions to optimize their hair regrowth.

      community Are these signs of possible regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is using RU58841 for hair regrowth on the temples and is considering adding minoxidil. They are questioning the potential for vellus hairs to develop into fuller hair and the possibility of reactivating dormant follicles.

      community 15yo with severe anxiety from Norwood 2.5 and thinning

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing hair loss and anxiety is using minoxidil and microneedling but is advised against starting finasteride or dutasteride due to age. The discussion emphasizes consulting a doctor, considering hormonal evaluations, and exploring non-medication coping strategies.

      community second shed on dutasteride, but a woman

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A woman experiencing hormonal hair loss is on dutasteride and bicalutamide, which initially improved her hair, but she is now experiencing a second shedding phase with significant short hair loss. Despite normal hormone levels and no deficiencies, she is unsure if this shedding is normal and seeks advice.

      community Microneedling doesnt seem to do anything

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 2 years, nizoral for 1.5 years, topical minoxidil for 1 year, and microneedling for 3 months to treat hair loss but hasn't seen improvement or regrowth, even experiencing shedding with new treatments. They are concerned about continued thinning despite the treatments.

      community 11 weeks post crown transplant (Jan 10th, 26)

       5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress 11 weeks after a crown transplant. The user is using minoxidil every two days and biotin daily, without finasteride.

      community New to Fin/Min, Shedding Timeline Question

       8 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user is anxious about shedding after starting oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, noting about 250 hairs lost after washing. Responses suggest that shedding is common with these treatments, especially with curly hair, and that it often peaks around 8-10 weeks before improving.