Hair getting thinner 3 months into medication despite no shedding and new baby hair 19/M

Finasteride/Dutasteride 2/10/2025

The conversation is about a user concerned about hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and recently adding dutasteride. Most responses suggest there is no noticeable difference in hair loss, attributing concerns to paranoia, and recommend continuing the current treatment or adjusting expectations.

A user's experience with hair loss regrowth, achieved through the use of 1mg finasteride, 5% Minoxidil, an essential oil blend, and microneedling once per week, as well as other treatments like warm water washes, baby shampoo, and OGX coconut conditioner. Other users shared their experiences with similar treatments and congratulated the original poster on his results.

A 20-year-old is experiencing hair shedding two months after starting 2.5mg oral minoxidil and topical finasteride. They notice thinning in areas where finasteride is applied but also see new baby hairs growing.

Minoxidil and finasteride can cause initial hair shedding before improvement, as new, stronger hairs replace the old ones. Users advise patience, as results vary and improvement may take time.

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to significant hair thinning and receding for the user, despite using topical minoxidil daily. Many users suggest that shedding is common with dutasteride, but some recommend returning to finasteride if no improvement is seen after a year.