Is this vellus hair along my hairline a sign of natural regrowth at 21?
    Is this regrowth? 3/24/2026

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    A 21-year-old noticed vellus hair regrowth on their hairline after adopting a healthy lifestyle and meditation, without using treatments like Minoxidil or Finasteride. Other users are skeptical, attributing the regrowth to placebo effects.
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