Where do I fall on the Norwood scale?

[Throwaway912]

I am a 19 year old male and have been using topical minoxidil since late December of 2024 and started taking finasteride last week. I’m really worried about my hair and want to know where I fall on the Norwood scale. Would a hair transplant be a bad idea at 21?

 

[losingbattle88]

I am a 19 year old male and have been using topical minoxidil since late December of 2024 and started taking finasteride last week. I’m really worried about my hair and want to know where I fall on the Norwood scale. Would a hair transplant be a bad idea at 21?

UR balding bad kid. Deffo nw2 it would be nw3 if u didnt use meds.

 

[Throwaway912]

Yeah, I figured. How bad does the scalp look, is that within the realms of being normal?

 

[losingbattle88]

Yeah, I figured. How bad does the scalp look, is that within the realms of being normal?

It looks allright. Just continue with the meds.

 

[Throwaway912]

Alright, thanks.

 

[Jpw1999]

I've maintained a similar amount of hair loss for the past 6 years, only been on meds for 4 of those. Started balding at 18. It will probably get a bit worse over the years, mine did but it will look a lot better than if you took nothing at all.