Does switching from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil cause less effectiveness? Treatment 3/23/2026
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil and dutasteride led to severe hair thinning and shedding, with no side effects. The user is unsure if this is a temporary shedding phase or if oral minoxidil is less effective.
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