Have been using minoxidil for almost three months. No noticable hair regrowth, does it mean it's not working. Minoxidil 6/21/2024
A user has been using minoxidil for almost three months without noticeable hair regrowth and is questioning its effectiveness. They are considering combining it with tretinoin or starting derma rolling.
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