3 months post fin shed, hairs are taking their time to grow back in 4/10/2022
The user experienced hair shedding after starting finasteride, with slow regrowth over several months. Another user argues that finasteride doesn't cause shedding, unlike minoxidil, which promotes hair renewal.
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