Topical Min and fin usage after 7 months Progress Pictures 10/7/2025
The user had a hair transplant in December 2024 and started using topical minoxidil and finasteride in March 2025, along with dermarolling and multivitamins. They are experiencing increased hair shedding and are questioning if it's the "dread shed" phase.
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