What do you think about my progress? I'm 3 months on minoxidil. 7/25/2026
The conversation is about a transgender individual's hair loss progress after 3 months on minoxidil, with speculation about additional treatments like HRT. Some users doubt minoxidil's effectiveness alone and suggest other factors are contributing to the hair growth.
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