Hair getting thinner 3 months into medication despite no shedding and new baby hair 19/M Finasteride/Dutasteride 2/10/2025
A 19-year-old male started taking 1.2 mg finasteride and 3 mg minoxidil orally for hair thinning, noticing no shedding and some new baby hair but concerns about overall hair thinning. Users advised patience, suggesting thinning might be due to shedding, which is a normal part of the treatment process.
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