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The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.

Maintaining scalp hair and minimizing shedding, treatments used such as Procapil, supplements, topical caffeine, topical estrogen, and scalp massage; suggestions for anagen extenders or pharmaceuticals to help with a short anagen phase.

A 21-year-old shared their one-year hair loss treatment journey, using finasteride, a multivitamin, cold water hair washes, peppermint and jojoba oil, zinc, iron, L-arginine, vitamin D, and ashwagandha. They advise seeing a doctor for finasteride, considering lifestyle changes before minoxidil, getting blood work, talking about the issue with friends, and sticking to a treatment plan for at least six months.

A user's 3-month update on their hair loss treatment, which consists of topical Minoxidil (6%), topical Finasteride (0.3%) and microneedling 1.5mm weekly; other users shared positive feedback and asked about the specifics of the treatments being used, such as product/brand, frequency, side effects and areas for microneedling.

A user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.

User discusses two medications for stopping hair loss: Fin (finasteride) and Dut (dutasteride). Mixed experiences and side effects are shared, with some users seeing positive results.

The post and conversation are about a user's 6-month progress using topical dutasteride, 8% minoxidil, tretinoin, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, oral finasteride, pumpkin seed oil, Vitamin D3, a men's multivitamin, rosemary oil, and 5% minoxidil foam for hair loss treatment.

A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.

Hair loss treatment with Fin/Min/Niz/Microneedling showed great results in 100 days. User suggests adding topical rosemary oil and oral castor oil for extra benefits.

User tried various hair loss treatments with limited success. RU58841 was effective but caused side effects, now trying Eucapil and continuing Finasteride.

User happy with 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily, no side effects. Noticed improvement after 3 months, including hairline and crown.

A user shared their hair loss journey, starting with minoxidil and later switching to finasteride due to dissatisfaction with minoxidil. They experienced some regrowth and shedding, with mild side effects from finasteride, and are hopeful for future improvements.

Minoxidil can prevent hair follicle miniaturization, not just stimulate hair growth. Finasteride and dutasteride don't work for everyone, suggesting DHT may not be the sole cause of hair loss; hair loss could be due to multiple factors, including autoimmune conditions.

A user shared their hair loss journey, seeing significant improvement after 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and supplements. They went from NW 3 to NW 1.5 and emphasized better sleep.

A user improved their hair loss from NW3+ to NW1.5 over three years using a regimen of dutasteride, finasteride, Nizoral, biotin, and collagen. They experienced some side effects and adjusted dosages over time, and noted additional benefits like better skin and muscle gain.

A user with diffuse thinning noticed stubble-like hairs on their scalp after using 2% ketoconazole shampoo, dermarolling, castor oil, Vitamin D3, biotin, and iron supplements. They are unsure if this indicates regrowth or miniaturized hairs.

Redensyl, a hair loss treatment that has been claimed to be 80% more effective than minoxidil, but users have not experienced any results from using it.

A user started taking 1mg finasteride for hair loss and plans to follow a thrice-weekly dosing schedule recommended by two doctors. They previously used saw palmetto without issues and are hopeful finasteride won't cause sexual side effects.

A topical solution called "Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density" by The Ordinary Company, which contains several ingredients that are used in alternatives to Minoxidil and was found to have better results than 5% Minoxidil in a study. People who have tried it shared their experiences with the serum as well.

A woman who is considering giving up on her hair loss journey after trying minoxidil and spironolactone, but other posters offer words of encouragement and suggest the use of wigs.

A female user's six-month progress with only minoxidil and ketoconazole, including their experiences before and after using the treatments. They also discussed the differences between male and female hair loss and suggested that meds may offer more progress, though some results can be had without them.

The user reports 8 months of hair growth progress using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5k biotin daily, Nizoral 1% biweekly, a multivitamin daily, and Vitamin D 2000IU daily, with pictures provided for reference. Commenters discuss the improved thickness and length of the hair, with some suggesting a buzz cut for better comparison, which the user declines.

Dermarolling has potential for hair regrowth and is being used alongside minoxidil and a rosemary oil/castor oil mix. Users discuss its effectiveness and the need for more research.

The post discusses using Carnitine Tartrate, Potassium Chloride, and Niacin to reduce hair shedding, with the user experiencing significant improvement. The user also suggests considering a ketogenic/paleo diet for those with insulin resistance-related hair loss.

A user shared progress pictures after 11 months on finasteride and minoxidil, with intermittent microneedling. The community responded positively, noting significant hair regrowth and encouraging continued treatment.

A 25-year-old man discusses his struggles with his mother's opposition to his use of Finasteride for hair loss treatment, despite it improving his condition and self-control after a hair transplant. He expresses frustration over her blaming the medication for various issues and the stress caused by her insistence to stop taking it.

Minoxidil can regrow hair but doesn't address the underlying issue of DHT, leading to continued hair loss. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, mentioning side effects, personal outcomes, and alternatives like microdosing topical finasteride.

The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hair loss. Some users report hair loss with creatine use, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.

People discussed their intense hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, tretinoin, essential oils, microneedling, and various topical sprays. Some users reported success with these methods in preventing hair loss and stimulating hair growth.

A user started taking 0.625mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss, increased the dose to 1.25mg, and experienced a significant shed, losing 70% of scalp density. They cannot tolerate finasteride due to side effects but are hopeful for hair regrowth despite the shedding.