Ladies and gentleman, after 3 year fight I gave up. Shaved/buzzed 8/2/2025
A person decided to embrace baldness after struggling with hair loss despite trying treatments like Minoxidil. Many users complimented the new look, while some suggested trying finasteride or other methods to maintain hair.
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