Non-Stop Shedding on Dutasteride After 7 Months Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/27/2024
OP switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride and experienced continuous hair shedding after 7 months but noticed no reduction in hair density. Other users advised patience, noting similar experiences and eventual hair improvement.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Female, 27 years old, shedding/ balding despite being on what is considered to be a effective treatment plan for AGA. Considering Dut (oral) . Please help.
A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.
community Does ketokonazole on its own improve androgenetic alopecia?
Ketoconazole can slightly improve hair density and is best used as an adjunct to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. It helps with scalp health but won't stop androgenetic alopecia on its own.
community Could finasteride make me lose more hair than I would normally?
Finasteride may cause initial shedding, but it's part of the process for stronger hair growth. Users suggest starting treatment and trusting the process, as it can improve hair density over time.
community A Logical, Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Androgenetic Alopecia (No BS)
Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended as first-line treatments for hair loss, with dutasteride and oral minoxidil as stronger options if needed. Hair transplants should only be considered after achieving stability with medication, and non-surgical options are suggested if medications are ineffective.
community 1 year of finasteride.but from past month i am noticing my hair density is decreasing. I think it’s seasonal shed or 😭
User experienced hair density decrease after 1 year of finasteride. Others shared similar experiences, suggesting it could be a temporary shed and discussed various treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, and ketoconazole.
community AGA/male pattern baldness and loss of hair in the past 6months
A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair loss due to telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. He began using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, seeing some regrowth but remains worried about hair density.
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