Nothing Has Stopped My Pre-treatment Shedding Update 4/4/2025
The user is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering adding magnesium to their diet and exploring other treatments like micro-needling and keto shampoo.
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