Fin stopped working or just a bad shed Minoxidil 10/23/2024
The user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and recently adding retinol cream. They are unsure if it's a bad shed or if the treatments have plateaued.
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