Can changing min and fin brands cause a change in progress and more shedding? Minoxidil 5/21/2024
Switching brands of minoxidil and finasteride may cause changes in hair progress and increased shedding. The user noticed more shedding and thinner hair after changing brands and increasing the dosage to 5mg per day.
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