Topical finasteride 0.025% shedding Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/8/2025
A user is experiencing increased hair shedding after using a homemade topical finasteride mixture with stemoxydine for six weeks. They are concerned about whether the low dose could cause shedding so early.
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