The second shed has been brutal (4 months and ongoing) Progress Pictures 3/2/2026
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride and minoxidil but faced a prolonged shedding phase, leading them to increase the finasteride dose and add oral dutasteride. Despite concerns about shedding, they remain hopeful for regrowth and are supplementing with Vitamin D.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Never got any response need some motivation. 1 year on topical MIN/FIN. 10/11 months on oral finasteride 1MG daily. Shedding still… again? Or did it overall stop working or something.😭
The user is concerned about hair shedding despite using topical Minoxidil and oral Finasteride for a year. Others suggest that shedding can be normal, and the treatment may still be effective, advising patience and monitoring.
community Serious question, is there nothing that can be done if Dutasteride doesn’t help to stop my hair loss?
A 25 year old male who has been using finasteride and dutasteride for two years to treat his hair loss, with no success. Other treatments such as oral minoxidil, topical anti-androgens, RU58841, latanoprost, topical estrogen, CB 03 01, microneedling, keto 2% shampoo, vitamin D, Omega 3, B vitamins and probiotics were discussed.
community Transitioned from topical minoxidil to oral min and the shedding is crazy!
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil can cause initial hair shedding but may lead to thicker hair growth. Many users combine it with finasteride, experiencing varying side effects.
community M23: Oral min and fin 6months + no regrowth or progress
The user has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for 6 months with no regrowth and increased shedding, and recently switched to a higher dose of minoxidil. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, adding topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and considering a hair transplant.
community Heavy diffuse shedding 4+ months into dutasteride
A user in their 20s with androgenetic alopecia is experiencing heavy hair shedding after starting dutasteride and oral minoxidil, with concerns about scalp sensitivity and low vitamin D. They plan to consult a dermatologist for further evaluation, while others in the conversation share similar experiences with shedding after starting dutasteride.
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