Is it a normal shed or is it fin not working (or making things worse) Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/17/2022
The user experienced hair shedding after switching from minoxidil to finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride or stopping pills altogether. They also stopped using a specific shampoo with probiotics, enzymatic exfoliator, zinc, and panthenol.
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