Increase hair shedding on Dut + Min after 10 months. 21M 8/2/2026
A 21-year-old male is experiencing increased hair shedding after 10 months on dutasteride and minoxidil, with concerns about thinning hairline despite no vitamin deficiencies. Users suggest using high-quality medications and consider increasing dutasteride dosage to 1mg daily.
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