Has Finasteride stopped working after a year of good results? Unsure of what to do! Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/29/2021
Finasteride worked well for over a year, but hair started falling out again despite positive lifestyle changes. The user is unsure if it's due to stress, vitamins, or finasteride losing effectiveness.
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