Is it normal to expireince heavy shedding without actuall hairfall? 7 months on finasteride. Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/11/2026
The user experienced thickening at the crown but thinning at the hairline after 7 months on finasteride, noticing tiny new hairs recently. They are only using finasteride and are concerned about potential hairline balding.
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