Losing hair in my 12 months mark taking fin Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/20/2022
A user has been taking finasteride, using a derma-roller, LLLT, and argan oil, but experienced significant hair loss at the one-year mark. They are concerned if this is a normal shedding phase or something to worry about.
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