Can't stop shedding(over 200 hairs a day) 17.5M Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/17/2024
A user has been using Topical Finasteride and Minoxidil for 10 months but continues to shed over 200 hairs daily, with minimal improvement. They are seeking advice on whether increasing the finasteride dose might help.
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