(37M) Major progress! One side significantly better than the other, but I have a theory. Progress Pictures 8/20/2023
A 37-year-old man reports significant hair regrowth using a regimen of topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, derma rolling, and saw palmetto shampoo, but notices uneven progress between the sides of his head. He theorizes that sleeping on one side might affect hair growth, but others suggest it could be unrelated to sleeping habits.
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