24F - AGA & TE since 14. Is this regrowth for sure? Is this regrowth? 1/6/2026
A 24-year-old woman with AGA and TE since age 14 is questioning if her hair is regrowing or breaking. She has been using minoxidil consistently since September 2025, along with caffeine and ketoconazole shampoos, rosemary oil, and saw palmetto, and has improved her overall hair care routine.
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