Does regrowth always start as thin hairs? Do hairs thicken as they grow or do they need to shed and then come back to get thicker?
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    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral)
    โ€ข Minoxidil
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with varied results.

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    Hair regrowth can start as thin hairs that may thicken over time, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil showing varied results. Some users report initial shedding followed by thicker regrowth, while others experience mixed outcomes in different areas.
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