Period(s) of shedding(s) is needed for Dutasteride/Minoxidil to work Progress Pictures 5/21/2025
Dutasteride and Minoxidil can cause initial hair shedding, which is normal and part of the process. Consistency and patience are crucial, as visible improvements may take over three years.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity If finasteride and dutasteride are supposed to maintain the hair that you have, then why do you go through a shedding phase?
Hair loss treatments Finasteride and Dutasteride may cause shedding, but it's a good sign as miniaturized hairs are replaced by thicker ones. Shortness of breath may be experienced from Dutasteride or oral Minoxidil.
community 3 months on dutasteride/minoxidil progress
A user shared their 3-month progress using 0.5mg daily dutasteride and 3mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement after an initial shedding phase. The user experienced no side effects and noted that dutasteride might have fewer side effects than finasteride.
community 7 months dutasteride minoxidil microneedling 25y.o. Some progress.
A 25-year-old shared progress in hair regrowth after 7 months using dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, noting some baby hair growth on the temples. The user plans to continue this treatment, having found it effective despite some initial shedding and challenges with styling due to topical minoxidil.
community Progress after 2 months Dut(.5mg) later dropped to Fin(1mg) and minoxidil 5% along with derma roller twice a month. Hairline also regained
User experienced hair regrowth after 2 months using Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil 5%, and derma roller. Another user shares frustration with no regrowth after 5 years of treatments.
community I’m someone who was supposed to be prematurely bald. My hair loss started at 15, I started finasteride at 17, switched to dutasteride at 18, now at 19 this is my situation, thoughts? I know my life wouldn’t be that different if I was bald, I just feel more confident with hair..
A user's journey with hair loss, starting with finasteride at age 17 and switching to dutasteride at 18. The post provides insight on how minoxidil helped initially but quitting it caused some regrowth that was regained when switching to dutasteride. There is also discussion about starting finasteride as young as 17 years old for those who may be worried about potential physical development issues.
community Is a very rapid onset shed possible on Dutasteride?
A user experienced significant hair shedding after starting dutasteride, questioning if it's due to the treatment or rapid progression of androgenetic alopecia. They previously used Rogaine and biotin for over 10 years.
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