Dutasteride 16 weeks in (losing small hairs only) Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/8/2024
The conversation discusses hair loss where only short, thin hairs are being shed after 16 weeks of using dutasteride, with no visible regrowth. One response suggests that shedding short hairs is a positive sign, indicating that the hair follicles are still active and responding to treatment.
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