6 years of progress. been getting ragged on a lot for my hairline; should i just give up already and shave it? Progress Pictures 4/29/2025
The user has been dealing with hair loss for six years using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride without success. They are contemplating shaving their head due to continued hair loss and social anxiety.
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