[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 / 1000+ 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 If finasteride and dutasteride are supposed to maintain the hair that you have, then why do you go through a shedding phase?
Hair loss treatments Finasteride and Dutasteride may cause shedding, but it's a good sign as miniaturized hairs are replaced by thicker ones. Shortness of breath may be experienced from Dutasteride or oral Minoxidil.
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 6 months after switching to Dutasteride, lost more hair than ever
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause increased hair shedding, which may last several months before potential regrowth. Some users suggest combining both medications or waiting up to a year for improvement, while others report better results with finasteride alone.
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