"Switched to Dutasteride and 7.5 mg Oral Minoxidil 4 Months Ago – Still Shedding?" Is this regrowth? 12/26/2024
A 24-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride and increased oral minoxidil from 5 mg to 7.5 mg, noticing increased hair shedding. Users discuss the safety and effects of high-dose minoxidil, with some suggesting the shedding may be temporary due to dosage changes.
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