Is my dermatologist right for refusing dutasteride/minoxidil because “summer is coming”?
Hey everyone,
I recently went to a dermatologist because of progressive hair thinning/hair loss (most likely androgenetic alopecia). I wanted to discuss treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil since they seem to be among the most commonly used and evidence-based options.
But the dermatologist basically refused to prescribe them and told me that because summer is coming and temperatures will be high, it’s “not the right time” to start those treatments. Instead, he only recommended a Ducray serum.
Honestly, I left the appointment really confused. I understand that topical minoxidil can sometimes irritate the scalp, and maybe sweating/heat can make it a bit more annoying to use during summer, but I’ve never heard that dutasteride or minoxidil should generally be avoided because of hot weather.