(Good) Shedding vs. (Bad) Hair Loss - How to tell the difference? Is this regrowth? 5/1/2024
The user is unsure if their hair shedding after switching to low-alcohol minoxidil and using rosemary oil is a sign of hair regrowth or actual hair loss. They have been using minoxidil and finasteride for years without experiencing similar symptoms until now.
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