Should I Still Be Shedding Despite My Timeline? 5/25/2025
The user is experiencing ongoing hair shedding despite using oral minoxidil, topical and oral finasteride, magnesium, and vitamin D3. They are advised to stick with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for a year, as frequent changes might affect results, and are reassured about future hair cloning advancements.
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