4 months in and my hair has gotten worse than before. Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/11/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Hair has only gotten worse ~10 months on minoxidil.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and topical minoxidil, and is considering switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. They also tried microneedling and tretinoin with minoxidil, and are exploring Sulfogenz topical minoxidil.
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community Finasteride 4 months way worse then when I started, shed or am I cooked? 19m
A 19-year-old experienced worsening hair loss after 4 months on finasteride, despite initial improvement with minoxidil. The consensus is to continue treatment for at least a year, as shedding is common and often temporary.
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community It’s getting worse. (4 months)
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