1 year of finasteride.but from past month i am noticing my hair density is decreasing. I think it’s seasonal shed or 😭 Progress Pictures 5/28/2023
User experienced hair density decrease after 1 year of finasteride. Others shared similar experiences, suggesting it could be a temporary shed and discussed various treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, dermaroller, and ketoconazole.
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