Big sheeding after 9 months on minoxidil. Maybe caused by switching brands?
Minoxidil 12/15/2023
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A user experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil but started shedding hair after switching brands and adding treatments like Topical Finasteride and microneedling. They also faced increased hair loss after using Ketoconazole shampoo and are seeking advice on whether brand switching or the shampoo could be the cause.
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