Hair loss discussion involved Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841. User experienced sudden shedding after 1.5 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil use, seeking advice.
A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride to combat hair thinning but noticed overall thinner hair without shedding. Another user suggested that hair can't thin without shedding and recommended adding finasteride pills for peace of mind.
A 19-year-old experienced worsening hair loss after 4 months on finasteride, despite initial improvement with minoxidil. The consensus is to continue treatment for at least a year, as shedding is common and often temporary.
The post is about a user experiencing a brutal shed after switching from taking dutasteride 3 days a week to taking it daily. The conclusion is that experiencing shedding when starting a new treatment is normal and varies from person to person.
User shared 3-year progress on Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. Experienced cycles of hair worsening before improving, takes 1mg Fin daily and topical Minoxidil.
The conversation discusses hair loss where only short, thin hairs are being shed after 16 weeks of using dutasteride, with no visible regrowth. One response suggests that shedding short hairs is a positive sign, indicating that the hair follicles are still active and responding to treatment.
A 27-year-old shares his 7-year journey using finasteride and 4 years with minoxidil to combat hair loss, experiencing cycles of shedding and regrowth. Despite emotional challenges, he finds the treatments worthwhile, though he still faces insecurities and uncertainties about shedding phases.
The user experienced improved hair at 6 months using 0.5 mg finasteride daily but noticed more scalp visibility and potential hair loss at 13 months, questioning if this was due to shedding or the treatment not working. Some respondents suggested the possibility of a shed or scalp inflammation, while others observed improvements or advised checking for underlying scalp conditions.
User "Chemical_Elephant_70" shares 2.5 months progress with finasteride. Some users doubt results, mentioning use of topical minoxidil and questioning hair growth cycle.
User "flcv" shares their 3-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, stating no side effects and no change in hair thickness despite shedding cycles. They advise fellow fin users to trust the process and not worry about shedding.
A 25-year-old who started losing hair at 16 and reached almost NW7 by 20 saw hair regrowth using a regimen including dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a dermaroller, along with supplements like biotin, zinc, and omega-3. After initial success, they experienced shedding, added more supplements and treatments, and sought advice on whether to continue; responses encouraged them to persist as shedding is often part of the hair regrowth cycle.
Hair loss discussion mentions losing 50 strands daily as normal, but varies for individuals. Some users joke about hair loss in other areas, while others emphasize individual differences and hair cycle length.
User ItchyRaccoon experienced significant hair loss reduction using Eucapil after trying low-dose topical finasteride with no results. Some replies mention that shed hair counts are not reliable indicators of hair loss progression or regression.
The user experienced subtle hair growth improvements using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil over nearly three years, with notable progress at the temples. The front hairline shows quicker regrowth cycles, but the vertex and crown remain unchanged.
User experienced hair loss after taking creatine with finasteride for 8 years. Others shared similar experiences, but some suggested it could be a minoxidil shed.
The user started using trenbolone and minoxidil simultaneously and experienced increased hair shedding, unsure which is causing it. Replies suggest both drugs could cause hair loss, with one advising to stop trenbolone to protect hair and another indicating minoxidil is unlikely the cause due to the timing.
User experienced significant hair loss and tried treatments including Finasteride, Minoxidil, scalp massages, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. After focusing on overall physical and mental health, user saw dramatic improvement in hair growth.
A user reported losing hair after 7 months of using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but others reassured that this is likely just a shedding phase where old hairs fall out to make way for new growth. Some users experience sheds every 7-8 months and suggest staying consistent with treatment.
A user has been on dutasteride for nearly 2 years with no improvement in hair loss, expressing frustration. Other users suggest checking for other health conditions, getting bloodwork, and considering stopping TRT or trying finasteride.
A user on finasteride added dutasteride due to severe shedding and scalp issues, but didn't see reduced shedding. A dermatologist said finasteride doesn't reduce shedding but thickens hair, and another person confirmed shedding can continue but hair should improve over time.
A 20-year-old started using minoxidil, rosemary oil, Alpecin caffeine shampoos, scalp massager, derma rollers, and supplements for hair regrowth, seeing significant improvement initially. However, after 6 months, they noticed increased shedding and thinning, causing concern about whether this is normal or indicative of a problem.
The user has been using 5% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride for 8 months with great results but noticed increased hair loss in winter. They also found vitamin deficiencies and improved their diet and exercise but are still experiencing hair loss.
The user "OP" shared their hair loss journey, detailing their treatment regimen, which includes topical minoxidil, dutasteride, various vitamins, keto shampoo, derma rolling, and oils. They experienced significant shedding around month 6 but believe it has stopped, with hair regrowth resuming.
A user experienced shedding after 7 months on Fin/Min spray despite good results and no change in treatment. Other users noted similar experiences and mentioned that shedding periods can be normal.
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.
The user switched from topical to oral finasteride, reduced their use of topical minoxidil, and started using XL hair serum with a mesogun injector. They are seeing hair regrowth even with a lowered dose of minoxidil and are considering oral minoxidil for the future.
The conclusion of this conversation is that after 90 days of using 5% topical minoxidil, dermarolling once a week, and taking 1mg of oral finasteride daily, the user "M3ga_Shniz" has experienced a complete stop in hair loss thanks to finasteride. They are hopeful that their temples will continue to grow more as they continue with the treatment.
User experiencing hair loss on dutasteride; others suggest shedding is normal and to track progress with pictures. Some mention using RU58841 for improvement.