17M - beat the norwood reaper in 4 months. Am I a hyper responder? Can I maintain for a year until I can start fin? Progress Pictures 4/15/2025
A 17-year-old improved his hairline using minoxidil and derma stamping, planning to start finasteride at 18. He received advice on dosing and potential side effects to maintain results.
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