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How long after quitting Propecia does your hair start falling out?

I heard 3-6 months. Can it start falling/shedding out as soon as 1-2 weeks of quitting? Or does it start at 3-6 months after stopping?

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Aug 19, 2018
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Aug 19, 2018
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