Seasonal sheds always makes me question my meds. Or is it just me? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/4/2026
The user experiences significant hair shedding during seasonal changes while using oral minoxidil 2.5mg and finasteride 1mg daily. They question if shedding miniaturized hairs is normal or if a stronger treatment is needed.
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