Regarding ''catch-up" hairloss 8/12/2026
Stopping Minoxidil leads to hair reverting to its natural state, while stopping Finasteride may delay but not prevent eventual hair loss progression. Finasteride slows hair loss by reducing DHT damage, but once stopped, hair loss resumes, potentially at a slower rate.
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