11 years of finasteride usage 1 mg a day Finasteride/Dutasteride 1/19/2025
A user shared their 11-year experience with finasteride, noting temporary increased shedding that stopped, and advised continuing the treatment despite seasonal shedding. They reported no side effects and maintained a full head of hair.
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