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

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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?

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

It would be extremely unusual for a switch from Finasteride to Dutasteride to cause a shed. You need a complete consultation as their is probably some other process occurring. At least rule out other possibilities. These days, Covid would be the most common.
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Samer Muala, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Dutasteride is stronger, so probably just shedding.  If you wait, you should see regrowth of those hairs.  I don't think it is causing more hair loss.

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