Switch to Oral Minoxidil While Continuing Dutasteride? Need Advice on Next Steps After Accelerated Shedding
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In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5 mg daily over a year

💧 Minoxidil (topical) once a day 4 months

💧 Finasteride (topical) once a day 4 months

💧 Tretinoin (topical) once a day 4 months

💧 RU58841 (topical) 2 months

the tone is concerned.

Other terms

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The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and is considering switching from a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin to oral minoxidil while continuing oral dutasteride. They are seeking advice on whether this change could improve results and if the recent shedding could be due to a 2-week interruption in dutasteride.

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