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After adding tretinoin to minoxidil for hair loss treatment, the user experienced increased shedding and no visible regrowth, despite also using microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo. The user cannot take finasteride due to side effects and is seeking advice on whether to continue with the current routine or modify the use of tretinoin.

A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.

A user is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical finasteride for 3.5 months, with increased shedding for 2.5 months. They are also using ketoconazole shampoo, low-level laser therapy, scalp massage, and rosemary oil, and are seeking reassurance and advice on whether prolonged shedding is normal and if others have had positive outcomes with finasteride.

A 25-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% minoxidil for 9.5 months despite an initial shed and a second shedding phase lasting 3.5 months. They encourage others to persist with minoxidil treatment through shedding as regrowth can occur.

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.

A 25-year-old female is experiencing hair loss and has tried PRP, Minoxidil 5% with Biotin, and weekly needling sessions. Her doctor suggested switching to GFC treatment and stopping the needling sessions due to increased shedding, which may be caused by Minoxidil.

The user "Dekar__" is experiencing a significant shed on Minoxidil 5% foam after 2.5 months of use, with no visible regrowth yet. They are also using Alfatradiol.

The conclusion of the conversation is that experiencing shedding while using finasteride and minoxidil is a common occurrence, and it is likely a part of the hair growth cycle. Many users have reported regrowth and improvement in their hair density after the shedding phase.

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.

The conversation is about the effectiveness and side effects of 5% Nanoxidil for hair loss, with concerns about shedding and whether once-daily application is sufficient. The user is comparing it to 5% Minoxidil.

Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. User shares 3.5-month Dutasteride experience, slightly below baseline, with thicker hairs but less density.

After a year on dutasteride and oral minoxidil, the user experienced significant hair regrowth, improving from Norwood 2 to almost Norwood 1. They added RU58841, microneedling, rosemary oil, GHK-Cu, and annurca apple supplement to their regimen and are now noticing hair loss in the temple area.

A user reporting an extended shedding period of 9 months while using finasteride and minoxidil, and other users offering advice on treatments such as dutasteride, multivitamin, biotin, rosemary oil, Kiel's magic elixir, hair extensions, changing hair color, healing crystals, and seeing a dermatologist.

Hair loss user increased oral minoxidil dose, causing more shedding. Uses 1mg finasteride, Lonitab, and Stemoxydine 5%, expects denser hair in a few months.

DIY hair loss treatment with vitamin C in shampoo reduced shedding and promoted regrowth, benefiting both the original poster and their wife.

User experienced significant hair regrowth with multiple treatments, but then had a brutal shedding period, losing progress. Others questioned the number of treatments used and potential side effects.

A 16-year-old experiencing hair thinning noticed a shift from shedding long hairs to shorter hairs, while using Vitamin D, biotin supplements, ketoconazole shampoo, and improving diet. They are questioning if the short hairs indicate regrowth or androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

A user experienced continuous hair shedding for six months after using topical 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride. They switched to minoxidil gel and oral finasteride 1 mg due to scalp itchiness and are seeking advice on their situation.

The user experienced heavy hair shedding after switching finasteride brands and is concerned whether it's due to fake finasteride or a normal part of the treatment process. They have been using finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and derma rolling for almost 8 months.

The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and thinning despite using Minoxidil, Finasteride, vitamins, zinc, microneedling, and Omega 3 supplements. They are seeking advice on whether this is normal and how to stop it.

Finasteride and Dutasteride are effective treatments for hair loss, with Dutasteride being superior based on long-term data. Side effects are minimal, and concerns should not deter treatment.

The user is unsure if their hair shedding after switching to low-alcohol minoxidil and using rosemary oil is a sign of hair regrowth or actual hair loss. They have been using minoxidil and finasteride for years without experiencing similar symptoms until now.

Finasteride and minoxidil users discuss shedding around months 8-10, with mixed experiences on hair regrowth. Some consider switching to dutasteride if shedding persists.

OP switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride and experienced continuous hair shedding after 7 months but noticed no reduction in hair density. Other users advised patience, noting similar experiences and eventual hair improvement.

Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hair shedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.

The user is preparing for potential future hair loss treatments and currently uses topical minoxidil, derma rolling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are concerned about shedding, side effects, and the possibility of starting finasteride or dutasteride along with testosterone.

Hair regrowth progress after two months using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins. Significant improvement with new hair growth and reduced shedding.

User with shoulder-length hair using Finasteride for 5 weeks notices less long hair loss but more short hair loss. They also use keto for sebderm and vitamin D3.

A user has been using Topical Finasteride and Minoxidil for 10 months but continues to shed over 200 hairs daily, with minimal improvement. They are seeking advice on whether increasing the finasteride dose might help.

A user has been on 1mg finasteride daily for 10 months, initially seeing great results, but started shedding heavily again at the 7-month mark. They are considering whether to continue with finasteride or switch to dutasteride.