I had a receeding hairline that I managed to stop with meds. But I don't understand if the shorter hair I have on hairline are normal or miniaturized hair. 9/7/2026
The user managed to stop a receding hairline using minoxidil and finasteride but is unsure if the shorter hairs are normal or miniaturized. They are anxious about finding short hairs when applying minoxidil, questioning if it's due to hair loss progression.
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