18m 1mg fin and 2.5 mg oral min 255 days since i’ve noticed shedding started taking meds 161 days ago still shedding like crazy Is this regrowth? 4/28/2026
An 18-year-old experiencing aggressive hair loss has been using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for 162 days but continues to shed hair. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, considering topical minoxidil, and consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.
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