Hair loss treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling. Users advise patience, noting initial shedding is common and treatments take time to show results.
A user shared their hair regrowth progress after using 1mg of finasteride daily for six months, with a break of two weeks due to knee surgery. Some suggest adding minoxidil for better results, while others discuss finasteride's effectiveness in promoting hair growth, which can be slower but significant.
A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased body hair.
Some individuals taking finasteride for hair loss report increased libido and frequent masturbation, with no immediate hair regrowth but darker hair appearance. A dermatologist explains that finasteride may raise testosterone levels temporarily, which could lead to increased sex drive in some people.
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.
After 6 months of using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling, the user experienced hair regrowth but then noticed a significant shed, returning to the initial state of hair loss. Another user responded that shedding every 6-8 months is normal when using finasteride and advised to continue the treatment for thicker hair regrowth.
A user shared their positive 1-year hair regrowth results from using dutasteride after 10 years on minoxidil and 2 years on finasteride, noting stronger hair, less brain fog, and better mood. They experienced initial shedding but saw improvements, including longer hair life cycles, and plan to continue monitoring progress.
A user experienced significant hair shedding after 8 months of using oral dutasteride (0.5 mg), minoxidil (2.5 mg), and biotin (5 mg) daily. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment and possible resistance to dutasteride.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and dutasteride but is experiencing significant hair shedding, including smaller hairs. They are concerned if this shedding indicates the treatment is working.
User started oral minoxidil 2.5mg in September 2022, experienced initial shedding, then reduced shedding, but now shedding increased again after 8 months. User is a 43-year-old female also on Spironolactone, seeking advice.
The user has experienced a 9-month cycle of heavy shedding followed by 9 months of no shedding while on Finasteride for three years. They also use Spironolactone and oral Minoxidil but haven't noticed these affecting the shedding cycle.
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.
The user experienced hair shedding with finasteride and found minoxidil helpful for regrowth but insufficient alone. They are considering dutasteride but are concerned about potential shedding similar to their experience with finasteride.
A person using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Microneedling, and recently added Tretinoin is experiencing heavy shedding and thinning hair. They suspect Tretinoin has made them respond to Minoxidil and are seeking others with similar experiences.
The conversation is about hair shedding while using finasteride. One user experienced increased hair loss, while another had no shedding but also no regrowth with finasteride and minoxidil.
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 is experiencing ongoing hair shedding despite two years on finasteride, with some initial improvement but no long-term success. Users suggest seasonal shedding, checking for vitamin deficiencies, considering minoxidil, and possibly switching to dutasteride.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair recovery after minoxidil shedding. They are also using dutasteride and expect further improvements in the coming months.
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.
The user experienced continuous hair shedding for 16 months while on finasteride, with periods of improvement. They also used T Gel shampoo and noticed a reduction in hair loss symptoms after 18 months, including the return of their sex drive and normal hair texture.
The user is treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride every other day, daily topical minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling, and is considering using hair fibers for special occasions. There is a discussion about the initial shedding phase of minoxidil treatment and the importance of consistent photo conditions to track progress.
The conversation is about someone using minoxidil, biotin, a laser cap, and a derma roller for hair loss, and considering finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the treatments, while others advise patience for results.
A user experienced severe hair shedding and hairline recession after 10 months on finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil.
Users are experiencing increased hair shedding despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, hair vitamins, and DHT shampoo. Some note this happens seasonally, while others are concerned their treatments are no longer effective.
A user is experiencing significant hair shedding after starting a treatment regimen of 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, 2.5mg biotin, and vitamins. Despite the shedding, they remain optimistic and plan to continue the treatment for a year before making any conclusions.
A user shared their experience with hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride. They saw initial hair thickening, experienced shedding after 9 months, but the shedding has now stopped, and their hair is thick again.
The user is experiencing significant hair shedding despite 2 years on finasteride, 1.5 years on RU58841, and 10 months on oral minoxidil, and is frustrated with the ongoing issue. Another user shares a similar experience of losing a lot of hair daily for the last 3 years.
User experiencing hair loss on dutasteride; others suggest shedding is normal and to track progress with pictures. Some mention using RU58841 for improvement.
A user shared their 2-year results using only 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, noting improvement after 8-10 months and no major shedding or side effects. They are 34 years old and have avoided using Minoxidil.