8 months on Fin and stopped Min after 3 months of use. Treatment 8/14/2024
The user used finasteride for 8 months and minoxidil for 3 months but stopped minoxidil due to seborrheic dermatitis. They are experiencing hair shedding and thinning and are questioning if finasteride alone is sufficient.
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