Norwood 6 Age 24 Post hair transplant options 9/20/2026
A 24-year-old regrets undergoing a hair transplant without first trying medications like finasteride and minoxidil, which he only recently learned about. He is now considering medication to stabilize hair loss before possibly opting for another transplant, a hair system, or scalp micropigmentation.
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