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Male, 19. Balding or thin hair?(photos)

ken423Jun 16, 2023
Male. 19. History of receding hairline to Norwood 3 on one side of the family. History of receding hairline to Norwood 7 on the other side of the family. Hairline seems fine but the density of hairs seems really low. Is this naturally low density or is this a sign of diffuse balding/thinning? If so what treatment routes should be considered?

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on Jun 17, 2023
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