3 months on oral dutasteride + 3 weeks on topical minoxidil 5% Progress Pictures 4/27/2026
A 21-year-old shares progress using oral dutasteride for 3 months and topical minoxidil 5% for 3 weeks, noting reduced hair shedding and new baby hairs. They seek feedback on when to expect noticeable thickening and hairline improvement.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity “Dutasteride destroyed my hair” recently I noticed the same users
Dutasteride is reported by some users to worsen hair loss, while others believe it causes shedding before improvement. Finasteride and Minoxidil are also mentioned as treatments, with mixed results.
community Hair not shedding but thinning on dut? Not a good sign imo.
The conversation is about a user concerned about hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and recently adding dutasteride. Most responses suggest there is no noticeable difference in hair loss, attributing concerns to paranoia, and recommend continuing the current treatment or adjusting expectations.
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.
community *Update* month 14. First 4 pics are before i started my treatment. Still would like to see improvement by the crown & corners of my hairline hopefully.
The user has been using HIMS topical finasteride and minoxidil spray for hair loss, with positive results but still seeks improvement at the crown and corners. They are considering reintroducing derma rolling and possibly trying oral treatments like dutasteride due to concerns about shedding and irritation.
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.
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