Hair shedding after use of Minoxidil 10% after 6 months and Dutasteride 0.5mg for 2 months?

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I had been on Dutasteride for 2 months along with Minoxidil 10%. But fearing side effects of Dutasteride, I stopped its usage and then continued with only Minoxidil 10% on a regular basis for 4 months. It has been total of 6 months of treatment. Till now, the hair had stopped falling, but now all of a sudden the hair fall has increased. Is it because I only use Minoxidil and not Dutasteride? Should I resume taking Dutasteride?

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Great question!Dutasteride theoretically has more potency for hair preservation than Finasteride but a higher side effect profile as well.  The use of dutasteride for hair loss is an off-label use according to the FDA.  Typically regrowth of both agents occurs in areas where the hair is miniaturized and not where slick baldness occurs.  Consider the use of regenerative techniques such as PRP and others and the use of nutraceuticals such as Nutrafol which have a much better side effect profile.Best, Dr. Anil Shah

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to follow your doctor's advice over advice from the Internet. Unless the advice is to follow your doctor's advice.  You need to inform your doctor that you feel that the treatment is not working.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, stopping Dutasteride caused another hair fall. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. Minoxidil works well in combination with other treatments. There are great non-invasive options like PRP/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

If you fear the side effects of dutasteride you should not take this medication. You might wish to sit down face to face with your hair physician and review the medication details again. All in all, it does seem that you were effectively treating your hair loss and the hair cycle was switching back to normal parameters. Now when you stopped the dutasteride, you triggered a shed again.

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