Male 17 - Thinning hair and crown 5/13/2019
A 17-year-old male is experiencing hair thinning, especially around the crown, and plans to use 5% minoxidil, a dermaroller or derma pen, Nizoral shampoo, and biotin shampoo. He is advised to consider finasteride in the future and is seeking affordable hair loss solutions.
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