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Skipping dose of finasteride - Will hair grow back?

January 31, 2024
Asked By:Glorious768454 in Atlanta, Georgia

I was prescribed finasteride in 2020 due to my thinning hair and it worked extremely well. In 2023 I had some stressful family situations and I would forget to take it daily. Sometimes every few days but my hair started to thin again. I’ve been taking it everyday since the beginning of November and I’m about to add minoxidil. Will my hair grow back or did I screw myself?

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