Shedding bodyhair on Dut. Anyone else?
    8/26/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this side effect report post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) a couple months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    the tone is 😞 negative.

    Other terms

    Using dutasteride for hair loss can lead to shedding of body hair, including chest and shoulder hair, and may also affect facial hair growth. Some users try topical minoxidil to counteract thinning eyebrows and facial hair.
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      community My story (31 years old - male)

      in Progress Pictures  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old male experienced hair thinning and initially used topical minoxidil, then switched to finasteride, which caused significant shedding. He later adopted a regimen of dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and anti-dandruff shampoo, leading to positive hair growth results, though he noted increased body hair as a side effect of oral minoxidil.

      community Finasteride - Beard Shedding -

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil for hair loss experienced stabilized scalp hair but began noticing beard shedding. Users suggest that Finasteride can slow beard growth, and some recommend using Minoxidil on the beard to counteract thinning.

      community 6 Month Update on Dut and Minox

      in Progress Pictures  331 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male reported significant hair improvement after 6 months on 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily and 2.5 mg Minoxidil daily, with Nizoral shampoo twice a week. He experienced increased body/facial hair but no other side effects, and his hair density and hairline improved.

      community What else to add to my stack? All help extremely appreciated!

       7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is using a hair loss treatment regimen including Avodart (dutasteride), oral minoxidil, LLLT caps, vitamins, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is considering adding dermarolling and RU58841. They are experiencing unwanted body hair growth from minoxidil and are planning for a future hair transplant.

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