Dutasteride + Minoxidil – 11 Weeks In, No Shed Yet. When Should I Expect It & What NW Am I? Is this regrowth? 11/12/2025
A 22-year-old is using dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, focusing on the crown area, and has not experienced shedding after 11 weeks. They are seeking advice on when shedding might occur and what Norwood level they might achieve.
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