Hair back from the dead (2020-2026) Progress Pictures 1/23/2026
A user successfully regrew hair using 1mg finasteride, switching to 0.5mg dutasteride, and maintaining 5mg oral minoxidil, with significant improvements noted after switching to dutasteride. The user experienced shedding phases but ultimately achieved regrowth and is now comfortable without wearing a hat.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dutasteride shedding phase while in Minoxidil
The user experienced hair shedding with finasteride and found minoxidil helpful for regrowth but insufficient alone. They are considering dutasteride but are concerned about potential shedding similar to their experience with 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 3 months on topical min + fin + Redensyl and hair is worse. Nonstop shedding & dry flaky scalp
A 25-year-old male is experiencing worsening hair loss after 3 months of using topical minoxidil, finasteride, and Redensyl, with users suggesting patience, potential hormonal factors, and considering alternative treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Shedding is noted as a common phase, indicating potential future hair regrowth.
community Second shed or losing the battle? Finasteride and minoxidil
The user experienced initial regrowth with finasteride and minoxidil but is now facing increased hair thinning, possibly due to a second shedding phase. They are considering increasing finasteride dosage or adding dutasteride, despite availability issues, and have started microneedling.
community 5 months progress 5 mg oral min + dut after a year of finasteride with no effect.
The user experienced hair regrowth after 5 months on 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride, following a year of ineffective finasteride use. They noticed progress after an initial shedding phase and hope for further improvement, with expectations of near-max regrowth around 18 months.
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