Shedding a lot (including smaller hairs) while on topical min and dut Treatment 7/25/2024
The user has been using topical minoxidil and dutasteride but is experiencing significant hair shedding, including smaller hairs. They are concerned if this shedding indicates the treatment is working.
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5 / 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 Second shed ended (I think) but the hairs are not blended in just yet. I should see regrowth again this time right… Over the next few months 👀 1st pic before shed, 2nd pic after shed. I see some smaller hairs looking like they can awaken from the demons and thicken up.👏
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of topical and oral finasteride combined with minoxidil. The user experienced a second shedding phase but hopes for regrowth in the coming months.
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The user showed 2-3 years of hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. They plan to switch to oral dutasteride and Liposomal Minoxidil Sulfate for better results.
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The conversation covers aggressive hair regrowth treatments like Dutasteride, Minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. It also mentions PRP, laser therapy, GHK-Cu injections, and hormone therapy for maximum regrowth.
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