Fin for 4 years and still losing ground slowly; just added pyril 1% and im massively shedding? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/19/2025
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for years without effect and recently added pyril 1%, resulting in significant hair shedding. Shedding 100 hairs a day is considered normal, and it's suggested to evaluate the treatment plan in six months.
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