Nicotine and shedding; does it make hair loss worse ? 9/10/2026
Nicotine use appears to increase hair shedding, with users noticing more hair loss when using nicotine and less when abstaining. Some users plan to quit nicotine and start treatments like finasteride and oral minoxidil to improve hair quality.
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