Crazy shed on Minox 5% after 2.5 months in Minoxidil 9/7/2023
The user "Dekar__" is experiencing a significant shed on Minoxidil 5% foam after 2.5 months of use, with no visible regrowth yet. They are also using Alfatradiol.
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