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      community 5mg min 0.5mg dut - temple regrowth but ravaged crown? 28M

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing temple regrowth but crown thinning while using 5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride. The shedding phase is seen as a positive sign of treatment effectiveness, with expectations of noticeable improvements around 6 to 12 months.

      community Hairline stable but diffuse thinning with topical fin+min

      in Finasteride  237 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced stable hairline but diffuse thinning after switching from oral finasteride to a topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the topical treatment and are considering other options due to a recent decline in hair density.

      community Finasteride losing effectiveness after 4.5 good years?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      Finasteride may be losing effectiveness for the user after 4.5 years, possibly due to intense workouts or a synchronized hair shedding cycle. Suggestions include switching to Dutasteride or continuing with Finasteride while considering a hair transplant for hairline density.

      community Second shed sucks (me again xd)

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase after 7 months on finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about the sustainability of the treatment. Others encourage continuing the treatment, explaining that shedding is normal and should stabilize over time.

      community Finasteride 4 month progress, Cooked

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 19-year-old started losing hair in December 2023, tried minoxidil with initial success, but experienced further hair loss and added finasteride to the regimen. Users advised patience, explaining that shedding is common early in finasteride treatment and suggested continuing for at least a year for potential results.