Been on fin around 5 months. My hair got more wispy/frizzy after starting finasteride. Why is this happening? Chat 4/4/2024
The user has been on finasteride for 5 months and noticed their hair becoming wispy/frizzy, suspecting minoxidil might have also contributed to the change. They are distressed by the change in their hair's appearance.
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