Shedding again on oral minoxidil, any advice would be really appreciated!
    Minoxidil 5/13/2023

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg 1x daily 8 months
    ๐Ÿ’Š Spironolactone (oral)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral.

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    User started oral minoxidil 2.5mg in September 2022, experienced initial shedding, then reduced shedding, but now shedding increased again after 8 months. User is a 43-year-old female also on Spironolactone, seeking advice.
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