Increased Shedding After Switching to Better Topical Finasteride Carrier. Normal or Losing Progress? Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/9/2025
A 24-year-old male experienced increased hair shedding after switching to a new topical finasteride and minoxidil solution with a better carrier. He is concerned whether this shedding indicates progress or a setback in his hair loss treatment.
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