[23M] Hair got better at 3 months, then much worse. What now? Progress Pictures 1/12/2026
The user experienced initial hair improvement with dutasteride and minoxidil but saw worsening at seven months, likely due to shedding. The consensus is to continue treatment, as shedding is common and improvement may take up to a year.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity 3 months on dutasteride/minoxidil progress
A user shared their 3-month progress using 0.5mg daily dutasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement after an initial shedding phase. The user experienced no side effects and noted that dutasteride might have fewer side effects than finasteride.
community 1 year and 7 months since starting treatment.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 1 year and 7 months using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 5mg Minoxidil, with continued improvements in the second year despite ongoing shedding. The user initially saw results at the 4-month mark and is pleased with the regained density, especially on the top crown.
community 5 months on minoxidil and dutasteride and the results speak for them self’s I’m actually amazed with the improvement
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of oral minoxidil and dutasteride over five months. They reported no side effects and noticed new hair growth, particularly around the hairline.
community Hair Regrowth timeline (Oct. 2024 - Till now)
The user experienced hair regrowth using a routine of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, 0.1% dutasteride, and 0.025% tretinoin, with plans to adjust the treatment. They noticed significant improvement within a year and are considering changes to avoid potential hair shedding.
community How much shedding on dutasteride is too much? Really stressed out.
The user experienced significant hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, which was attributed to telogen effluvium likely worsened by stress and an abrupt medication change. The user returned to finasteride and started oral minoxidil, resulting in hair recovery to 80-90% of its original state.
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