Nothing happened till I was exactly 11 months off fin+min
    9/11/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1 year
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 1 year
    the tone is concerned with no significant results.

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    After stopping finasteride and minoxidil, the user experienced significant hair shedding 11 months later, despite not noticing any hair loss during that period. The user initially took these treatments to regrow temple hair but did not see significant results and is now concerned about the delayed shedding.
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