Switched legit topical minoxidil and prescription fin to stronger grey market stuff in search for more hair, looking worse now, but just a shed right?:) hope it works out Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/19/2026
The user switched from prescribed topical minoxidil and finasteride to stronger grey market alternatives, hoping for better hair growth but experiencing shedding. Concerns were raised about the legitimacy and safety of grey market products, with suggestions to use prescribed medications instead.
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