The number of hairs lost when i washed my hair during first minoxidil shed (and the ratio of mature vs miniaturized hair) Minoxidil 5/22/2026
The user is experiencing a minoxidil shed after six months of use, noting a significant number of miniaturized hairs compared to mature ones, and has been on finasteride 0.5mg daily for two years with positive results. The user meticulously counts and categorizes shed hairs, sparking reactions ranging from amusement to concern over the level of obsession.
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