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Can switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride make hairloss worse or cause shedding?

February 10, 2023
Asked By:Giving611138 in Chicago, Illinois

Recently switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride 4 months ago and my hair loss/thinning is worse than ever when just 2 months ago my hair was the best it ever looked. Is it possible that this is just a shedding phase or can Dutasteride be making my hairloss worse?

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Answer: Finasteride to Dutasteride shed? ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ

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Answer: Finasteride to Dutasteride shed? ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ

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Answer: Shedding Phase

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