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      community Is it harder to notice new growth with long hair?

      in Styling  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is considering using finasteride again, along with ketoconazole shampoo and curl cream, to manage their long hair. They are concerned about the appearance of new hair growth and the potential shedding phase from minoxidil.

      community 1 year on Fin and Min. Diffuse thinner.

      in Is this regrowth?  18 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing hair loss who has been using finasteride for a year and minoxidil once a day for five months, but still experiences shedding and thin hair. The user is considering switching to dutasteride next year and shares their progress with others using similar treatments.

      community Fin+Colostrum: My journey is a little different.

      in Is this regrowth?  14 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 30 years and recently added colostrum to their routine, noticing darker hair regrowth. They experienced shedding with minoxidil and advise against its use, while highlighting the benefits and side effects of long-term finasteride use.
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      community Is this regrowth ? Topical Min/Fin

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 19-year-old is using keto shampoo, topical Minoxidil 5% for 3 months, and topical finasteride 0.1% for 1.5 months to address hair loss. They are noticing baby hairs and shedding, questioning if the hairs will thicken and if more time is needed for finasteride to work.

      community I finally coninced my trichologist to give me finasteride

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user convinced their trichologist to prescribe topical finasteride after using topical estradiol and progesterone for hair maintenance. They also discussed the potential impact of "nofap" on hair loss, noting that abstaining for about four months seemed to reduce shedding.

      community 3 months on dut plus oral min 5mg

      in Is this regrowth?  388 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user switched from finasteride and minoxidil to dutasteride and increased their oral minoxidil dose to 5mg daily, resulting in significant hair regrowth in three months. They stopped using tretinoin and reported minimal hair shedding and noticeable new hair growth.

      community Progress pics Nov 23 to Nov 24

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 3 months 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 5 month progress on topical fin+min

      in Treatment  323 upvotes 4 months 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.
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      community 7 months of topical fin + min

      in Progress Pictures  860 upvotes 4 months ago
      OP shared progress pictures after 7 months of using a topical solution with 0.25% finasteride and 5% minoxidil, prescribed by a dermatologist. OP experienced mild shedding initially and noticed significant growth by the third month.

      community 5.5 months on oral min questions. Please help😭

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for over a year and switched from topical to oral minoxidil five months ago, but is unsure if the current shedding and small hairs are signs of improvement or worsening. They are seeking advice on whether to wait longer or switch treatments.

      community Regrowth on 6 months Dutasteride + Update

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      User reports regrowth at temples and improved hairline density after 6 months of using 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice daily, and vitamins. Considering adding copper peptide but concerned about overdoing it; experiencing increased shedding on the crown.

      community 8 months on Fin and stopped Min after 3 months of use.

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user used finasteride for 8 months and minoxidil for 3 months but stopped minoxidil due to seborrheic dermatitis. They are experiencing hair shedding and thinning and are questioning if finasteride alone is sufficient.

      community Does this mean it's finally working

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user started using topical minoxidil in June 2023 and switched to a new finasteride preparation and vitamin D supplements a month ago. They noticed reduced hair shedding recently and are hopeful for regrowth.

      community My dermatologist screwed me over methinks (18M)

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user discusses their hair thinning journey, starting minoxidil at 16, switching treatments, and experiencing significant shedding after resuming minoxidil. They are now using minoxidil daily and considering PRP if shedding continues, while also planning lifestyle changes to improve their condition.

      community Update Fin 2.5 years + min 3 mnts

      in Is this regrowth?  101 upvotes 6 months ago
      User reports using 1.25 mg oral finasteride each morning and 0.75 ml minoxidil topical spray twice a day, along with vitamin D pills. Another user comments on the positive results and asks when finasteride stabilized shedding.

      community 1,5 month fin 1mg + min 5% progress

      in Progress Pictures  23 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 21-year-old male has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for 45 days, noticing some new hair growth but continued hair loss. A reply suggests he is likely shedding and should give it more time for better results.

      community What I've been dealing with, so far.

      in Female  8 upvotes 7 months ago
      A female in her late 30s experienced hair thinning due to health issues and treatments, including antibiotics and stress. She started using minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins from **hers** and is currently dealing with shedding and possible weight gain.

      community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

      community Another satisfied Fin/Min subscriber

      in Progress Pictures  93 upvotes 7 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 Approximately 1 month on oral dut+ oral min

      in Progress Pictures  103 upvotes 7 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.

      community I’d like some thoughts on my anecdotal experience so far

      in Chat 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old male uses oral finasteride daily, ketoconazole shampoo, rosemary and castor oil, and dermarolls for hair loss. Despite initial shedding and some baby hair growth, he worries these treatments may not be enough long-term.

      community Update on "nothing working": think I found my issue

      in Update  21 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user discovered that a buildup of sebum and residue was preventing Minoxidil and finasteride from working effectively. After thorough scalp cleaning, hair shedding reduced significantly, and microneedling became more effective.

      community 3 months on Hims fin/monoxidil progress

      in Progress Pictures  312 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their 3-month progress using Hims topical spray containing minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, noting some improvement and stopping dermarolling. They hope for continued growth despite noticing some hair shedding.