4 months finasteride, someone tell me what’s going on. Is this regrowth? 3/13/2025
The user has been using finasteride for 4 months and minoxidil for over a year, experiencing significant hair loss and thinning. Others suggest it might be a shedding phase, with some users sharing similar experiences and eventual regrowth, while others express skepticism about the effectiveness of the treatments.
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