Heavy shedding after 6 months on Finasteride and 3 months on weekly Dutasteride – is this normal? Treatment 7/23/2025
Increased hair shedding after starting Dutasteride is normal and indicates treatment efficacy, as it triggers a synchronized shedding phase to make way for stronger hair growth. It is advised to continue with the current treatment plan and assess results in 9 to 12 months.
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community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..
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community progress has been insane, been having a bad shed for about a month or 2, can anyone explain?
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