Dermatologist tells me I don't have any serious signs of hair loss. This is my hairline. Chat 12/20/2023
A user is confused about a dermatologist's positive assessment of their scalp despite concerns about their hairline. They discuss using oral minoxidil, concerns about side effects from finasteride, and difficulty finding topical finasteride.
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