Long term fin users (3+ years): Do you still shed periodically? Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/9/2025
Long-term finasteride users often experience periodic hair shedding due to natural hair cycles, even after several years of use. Some consider switching to dutasteride, but concerns about side effects and the effectiveness of finasteride remain common.
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