When can I expect the 2nd shed to stop and better hair to start growing
Update 5/20/2023

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💊 Finasteride (oral) 7 months

the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

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diffuse thinning second shedding hair growth Propecia

M23 with diffuse thinner hair experienced improvements after 7 months on Fin, but noticed hair thinning again recently. Seeking advice on when second shedding stops and better hair growth begins.

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