Has anyone done the same thing and if so what were the results? Treatment 5/12/2024
The user has been using 1mg finasteride and twice-daily topical minoxidil with tretinoin for a year and has now started taking 2.5 mg oral minoxidil in the mornings while continuing topical minoxidil with tretinoin at night. They are seeking feedback on whether others have experienced hair shedding with this regimen.
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