M22 Shedding recovery fin 1mg min 1ml Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/17/2024
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.
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