norwood 7 from both sides of family, destined to go bald 17M Chat 5/27/2023
17M approaching Norwood 2, using topical minoxidil and considering finasteride, oral minoxidil, and pyrilutamide. Plans to study dermatology and possibly get a hair transplant at 25 if treatments don't work.
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