18/19 male, started balding when I was 16, diffuse thinning Chat 3/30/2025
An 18/19-year-old male started balding at 16 and initially saw hair growth with minoxidil, but results diminished over time. He switched dermatologists and is now using a regimen of topical finasteride, minoxidil, vitamin D, and supplements, hoping for better results.
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