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      community 22y i actually shaved some months ago but still want to grow my hair

       15 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, recommending finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole, with some users suggesting dermarolling and dutasteride. The consensus is that starting treatment early, especially at a young age, can improve chances of hair regrowth.

      community Finasteride still making me shed

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user is experiencing hair shedding after 7 months on finasteride, despite using minoxidil and a derma stamp, and is seeking advice on whether this is normal or a side effect. Other users suggest scalp care, dietary changes, and consulting a dermatologist for folliculitis.

      community Heavy diffuse shedding 4+ months into dutasteride

       6 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user in their 20s with androgenetic alopecia is experiencing heavy hair shedding after starting dutasteride and oral minoxidil, with concerns about scalp sensitivity and low vitamin D. They plan to consult a dermatologist for further evaluation, while others in the conversation share similar experiences with shedding after starting dutasteride.

      community 9months 0.5 Dutasteride shedding

       26 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses hair shedding while using 0.5 mg daily Dutasteride for nine months, with some users suggesting that shedding is normal and may stabilize over time. Others share experiences of switching from Dutasteride to Finasteride due to prolonged hair loss.

      community Sudden dutasteride and OM shed after 1.5 yrs

       33 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after 1.5 years on dutasteride and oral minoxidil, possibly due to a shedding cycle or lifestyle changes like nicotine use and creatine. Opinions vary on whether creatine contributes to hair loss, with some attributing shedding to synchronized hair cycles or genetic factors.

      community is a second finasteride shed a myth? or is it true?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A user on finasteride for 7 months is experiencing increased hair shedding and is considering whether this is a second shed or if they should consult a dermatologist and consider dutasteride. Other users suggest that shedding can occur and recommend monitoring the situation before making changes to the treatment.

      community 6 month long shed after increasing fin dosage

       91 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user increased their finasteride dosage to 1.25mg six times a week alongside twice-daily minoxidil, resulting in a prolonged six-month hair shedding period. Despite no side effects, they regret increasing the dosage and are advised to stay the course as shedding is common with these treatments.

      community Thinning and shedding for 5 years

       4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been experiencing hair thinning and shedding for 5 years, despite using finasteride for 3 years and dutasteride for 4 months. Other users suggest continuing treatment and caution against hair transplants due to potential complications.

      community Why am I shedding long healthy hairs ?

       5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses hair shedding while using dutasteride, with users suggesting it's a normal phase that may lead to regrowth. Additional treatments like minoxidil, GHK-CU, and keto shampoo are mentioned to help manage shedding and promote hair growth.

      community Any Dutasteride shed recovery stories?

       13 upvotes 1 month ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride often leads to significant hair shedding, but regrowth can take time, with noticeable improvements typically seen after 6 months to 2-3 years. Some users report initial worsening but eventual regrowth, while others experience mixed results or no recovery.

      community 3 weeks on Fin - shedding started

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing significant hair shedding after three weeks of using finasteride (Fin) 1mg. Another user suggests that shedding is necessary for regrowth.

      community Increase hair shedding on Dut + Min after 10 months. 21M

       1 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 21-year-old male is experiencing increased hair shedding after 10 months on dutasteride and minoxidil, with concerns about thinning hairline despite no vitamin deficiencies. Users suggest using high-quality medications and consider increasing dutasteride dosage to 1mg daily.

      community 6 months on minoxidil shedding again

       429 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil for 10 months and oral finasteride for 3 months, reporting significant hair regrowth. They also use a dermaroller weekly and have experienced no side effects from finasteride.

      community Evidence of DUT shedding in clinical trials?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride may cause increased hair shedding, which is not well-documented in clinical trials. Some users report success with dutasteride, but experiences vary, and expectations may influence perceptions of effectiveness.

      community 1 year long Dutasteride shed finally working itself out

       70 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment, initially using finasteride and minoxidil with good results, but switched to dutasteride, which led to significant shedding for nearly a year. Recently, they noticed new hair growth and are hopeful for improvement, despite experiencing scalp itch and occasional heart racing from minoxidil.

      community 0.5 Dutasteride 8 months shedding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses ongoing hair shedding while using 0.5 mg Dutasteride for 8 months, with users suggesting patience as it can take up to 18 months to see results. Some users also mention considering or using oral Minoxidil alongside Dutasteride.

      community 2 month progress shots topical min/fin

       32 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair loss treatment using a compounded topical solution of Minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin, and caffeine, along with ketoconazole shampoo, pumpkin seed oil, zinc, biotin, and microneedling. They reported noticeable hair regrowth and no negative side effects.

      community Reduced excessive hair shedding

       193 upvotes 2 months ago
      Scalp microneedling with Exohealer significantly reduced hair shedding for the user. The treatment was done at Seoul Forena Clinic.