Small hairs keep falling off after applying minoxidil. 2 Months post HT
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    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 2x daily 2 months
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    After applying minoxidil, small hairs are falling out, which may be due to the shedding phase. This is considered normal and should resolve over time.
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      A 24-year-old experienced improved hair growth using 5% minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, and dermastamping, but faced side effects like low libido and mild erectile dysfunction. They plan to reduce finasteride dosage after full results and may consider a hair transplant if thinning recurs.

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