Do studies say Finasteride shed is real? Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/16/2025
Finasteride may cause hair shedding as part of the regrowth process, but there are no controlled trials confirming this. The shedding idea is mostly based on anecdotal reports and comparisons to how minoxidil works.
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