27m gone bald, hair in 2018 to no hair 2024 considering HT Shaved/buzzed 7/13/2024
A 27-year-old considering a hair transplant after going bald from 2018 to 2024. Recommendations include using finasteride and minoxidil before the transplant, with mixed opinions on their long-term use and side effects.
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