Is shedding different hair lengths good or bad? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/24/2026
The conversation discusses hair shedding while using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily for 8.5 months, with users sharing experiences of shedding various hair lengths and thicknesses. It is suggested that shedding can be part of the hair cycle synchronization and may not indicate worsening hair loss.
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