How do you guys mentally handle the oral minoxidil shed? Everyone is commenting on my crown and it's killing my confidence. Chat 3/30/2026
The conversation discusses dealing with hair shedding from oral minoxidil, with suggestions like using hair fibers, cutting hair shorter, or wearing a hat to manage appearance. It also touches on mental coping strategies and the potential benefits of combining treatments like finasteride or dutasteride.
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