18M Diffuse Thinning Progress: 11 Months Oral Minoxidil + 3 Months Vit D3/ K2 (No DHT Blockers) 6/17/2026
An 18-year-old shared their hair recovery journey using oral Minoxidil for 11 months and Vitamin D3/K2 for 3 months, without DHT blockers. They are seeking opinions on whether their hair is improving and thickening.
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