I wanted to post an update regarding my progress and my recent “second” shed Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/29/2026
The user has been taking oral minoxidil (5 mg) and finasteride (1.1 mg) for 10 months, experiencing significant hair regrowth followed by a recent shedding phase, which has now slowed. The user remains optimistic about future regrowth and attributes some hair health to the inclusion of biotin in their treatment.
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