Possible regrowth after 4 years of hair loss (with family history of baldness) — could lifestyle changes reactivate follicles? Is this regrowth? 4/22/2026
The user noticed hair regrowth after 4 years of hair loss, coinciding with lifestyle improvements like quitting smoking, exercising, and a better diet. They are curious if dormant follicles can recover under improved conditions.
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