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Does an avodart/propecia shed mean one in the donor area as well?

ryuzaki21Mar 13, 2016
I have been on generic finasteride for 3 years. Switched to an every day dose in January and have noticed an increase in shedding since. Including my hair in the donor area. Is this normal?

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