Can't tell if I'm balding, or simply inheriting my father's bizarre hairline - please let me know your thoughts [33M]
    1/9/2014

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    💊 Finasteride (oral)
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    A 33-year-old man is concerned about potential hair loss, comparing his hairline to his father's and noticing increased shedding and thinning. He is considering treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride but is unsure if he has male pattern baldness.
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