Severe hair thinning at 17 years old taking a huge toll on my life.. Chat 11/15/2023
The conversation is about a 17-year-old experiencing severe hair thinning and the advice given is to see a dermatologist or doctor to check for underlying health issues or to start treatment early if it's male pattern baldness.
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