Fin + topical Min + biotin for 13 weeks. I feel a lot different and many said its getting better. Saw crazy shedding for about 7-8 weeks and now almost nothing. What do you think? Update 7/31/2022
The conversation discusses a user's 13-week experience using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and biotin for hair loss, noting initial shedding and subsequent improvement. Replies suggest some improvement may be visible, likely due to minoxidil, and encourage patience.
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