From The Literature: Dermatology

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.

An 18-year-old is seeking advice on their hair loss pattern and potential treatments. They are considering using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

The user is likely at Norwood level 3 with thinning at the crown and temple recession. Treatments like finasteride or minoxidil are suggested to manage hair loss.

Minoxidil and finasteride might help with hair regrowth, but a hair transplant may be necessary for significant improvement. The conversation humorously discusses the severity of hair loss, comparing it to various exaggerated Norwood scale levels.

Norwood 1-3 hair loss is considered normal in Russia and not balding. Using finasteride for Norwood 1-3 is seen as unnecessary and risky.

A 28-year-old is assessing their hair loss on the Norwood scale, considering adding topical minoxidil and dermastamping to their current regimen of oral finasteride and minoxidil. They feel their hair loss is worsening and seek opinions on their condition.