40 days finasteride , hair loss from sickness Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/10/2025
The user experienced significant hair loss due to health issues and started using finasteride 40 days ago. They cannot use minoxidil due to an allergy and are seeking advice on whether finasteride will help.
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