How much shedding on dutasteride is too much? Really stressed out.
    12/10/2022

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Dutasteride →

    5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 2 years
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) once a week 2 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 1 month
    the tone is 😞 negative with 80-90% recovery results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced significant hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, which was attributed to telogen effluvium likely worsened by stress and an abrupt medication change. The user returned to finasteride and started oral minoxidil, resulting in hair recovery to 80-90% of its original state.
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