My hair stopped falling out after I quit smoking Update 1/5/2025
Quitting smoking led to reduced hair loss for the original poster, who also used finasteride and topical minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences with smoking and hair loss, with some noticing improvements after quitting and others seeing no change.
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community Study shows further evidence that finasteride and dutasteride take 12-18 months or more to show significant results. Do NOT give up early
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