Check out this insane (hopefully) shed Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/24/2023
The conversation discusses a significant increase in hair shedding after starting Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with users sharing their own experiences of hair shedding and questioning if high shedding indicates future hair growth.
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