Hair shedding continuously for 6 months after being on topical 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finestride. M 23. Chat 7/14/2024
A user experienced continuous hair shedding for six months after using topical 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride. They switched to minoxidil gel and oral finasteride 1 mg due to scalp itchiness and are seeking advice on their situation.
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