9 month 1.25 fin idk seems worse plus amount of hair i shed often Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/3/2026
The user is concerned about worsening hair loss after 9 months on 1.25 mg finasteride, with suggestions to add minoxidil and consider dutasteride. Some users report decreased shedding with different treatments, while others note possible issues with photo comparisons.
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The user is taking dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is concerned about continued hair shedding and lack of visible results. Others advise that shedding is normal, suggest better photo documentation for comparison, and recommend patience as results may take longer to appear.
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The user shared progress in hair regrowth over 2.5 years using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and hairline. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to frequent shedding and reported no side effects from the treatments.
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