Could Finasteride theoretically induce chronic telogen effluvium?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 2/9/2025

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    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 13 months
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    the tone is 😞 negative with no growth results.

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    A user experienced continuous hair shedding for 13 months after starting finasteride, suspecting it might cause chronic telogen effluvium, and considered switching to dutasteride or stopping medication. Other users suggested that finasteride doesn't cause hair loss, recommending dutasteride for more aggressive hair loss, while some advised against stopping medication.
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      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 1 year ago
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