Any idea if this is normal or not for dutasteride early treatment. 9/26/2026
The user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride and cannot use minoxidil due to scalp sensitivity. They are advised to wait longer for potential regrowth, as shedding is common early in treatment.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Dutasteride thins eyebrows and facial hair but doesn't stop scalp loss.
Dutasteride may not effectively stop scalp hair loss and can cause thinning of facial and body hair, including eyebrows. Users suggest considering other causes like autoimmune conditions or vitamin deficiencies and exploring treatments like finasteride or minoxidil.
community Help! Minoxidil or Duta to avoid Shed of long hair.
The user is considering using Tacrolimus Solution and topical Dutasteride to avoid shedding caused by Minoxidil, which they fear may lead to facial side effects. They are also concerned about scalp sensitivity and are exploring different treatment bases to manage seborrheic dermatitis.
community If DHT is the cause of hair loss why do so many still lose hair on dutasteride?
Hair loss can persist despite using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil due to factors like genetic sensitivity, incomplete DHT blockage, and other hormonal influences. Individual responses vary, and some may require a combination of treatments to stabilize hair loss.
community How the hell am I still losing hair
The user has been experiencing sudden and aggressive hair shedding despite using oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil for six years, and recently added topical finasteride without improvement. Possible causes discussed include stress-related hair loss, dietary changes, or high DHT sensitivity, with suggestions to consult a doctor and consider adjusting treatments.
community Has anyone powered through the creatine shedding (via increased androgen receptor sensitivity) and stabilized?
Creatine may cause increased hair shedding due to androgen receptor sensitivity, despite limited evidence. The user is using dutasteride and minoxidil and seeks advice on whether shedding will stabilize, with suggestions including GHK-Cu and RU58841.
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