Hey guys,
I’m 23 and just realized I’m already at Norwood 3 — thinning crown with visible scalp, some temple recession, and a bunch of baby hairs/miniaturisation on the hairline. The hair is stressing me the fuck out. I don’t want to cope with fringes or hats at 23.
Background: Been obese + had acanthosis nigricans (black neck) since I was 7 → long-term insulin resistance.
Family history of baldness (maternal uncle is NW5-6, Father is NW6 at 51 yrs old).
I’m heading to the nearby derma this week for a consult. Planning to go aggressive: Dutasteride 0.5mg + oral minoxidil + fixing my diet/weight.
Questions for you:
Has anyone here gone from NW3 → solid NW1.5–2 with just dut/fin + oral minox? How long did it take?
Any young guys with insulin resistance who saw better results after fixing weight/diet? What sides should I watch for on dut + oral minox?
Anything else I should ask the dermatologist or add to the stack?
Thank you so much for the answers in advance.
Appreciate any real experiences — just honest results. Starting the mission now.