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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?

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