Anyone had anemia + AGA/thinning ? Treatment 5/10/2025
OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
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