Hi guys, after 7 month on finasteride I am still shedding a lot of hair and feel it’s getting a lot worse from before I started taking. Is this normal? 22M Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/3/2025
A 22-year-old male is experiencing increased hair shedding after 7 months on finasteride, which is considered normal as it may indicate the treatment is working. Other users shared similar experiences, with some adding topical minoxidil or oral minoxidil to their regimen.
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