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I am a 27 year old male. Usually, I keep my hair very short, but for the past three months, I’ve started growing it longer. I sometimes see hair strands on the floor, and when I run my fingers through my hair, I get at least one or two strands. While washing my hair, I lose about 5 to 10 strands maybe even more, but they all get washed away, so I don't know for sure.
I also don’t know if my hairline has always been this way. My hair is very silky, and I’ve noticed that since I started growing it out, it always hangs loose and blows all over the place, even in a very slow wind. I don't know if this is due to my hair getting thin or if it's normal. I never had a very low hairline, but since I’ve noticed hair on my fingers and the floor, I’ve been panicking.
Today, I visited a dermatologist. He examined my scalp and asked if anyone in my family, like my father, has experienced baldness. Every single man in my father's family is bald, so I told him that. The dermatologist told me that I have dandruff and am facing male pattern baldness. He advised me to start using a topical Minoxidil and Finasteride combination, along with a 2% Ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. He also prescribed a few blood tests, including Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, ferritin, and a thyroid profile. If I am deficient in anything, he will prescribe other supplements as needed. I just don't know what to do.

I am a 27-year-old male. Usually, I keep my hair very short, but for the past three months, I have been growing it longer. I sometimes see hair strands on the floor, and when I run my fingers through my hair, I lose one or two strands and randomly I would see a few hairs on my shoulder.
While washing my hair, I lose about five to ten strands at least, though there may be more. My scalp is itchy and sometimes I feel bumps so l've been using nizral shampoo twice a week. Also my father and his family mens are bald too
I don't know if my hairline has always been this way.
My hair is very silky, so I am unsure if it appears thin because of that or if it is actually thinning. I have never had a very low hairline, but since noticing the hair on my fingers and the floor, I have been panicking. Additionally, I am already dealing with my father's post-op liver transplant recovery, so I haven't been able to see a dermatologist.
I would appreciate any feedback. I want to start finasteride and minoxidil, but I keep hearing horror stories about finasteride. Furthermore, four years ago I was told that I have Marfan habitus, meaning there is a chance I might have Marfan syndrome. If that is the case, taking minoxidil could be an issue. I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

Am I balding? I am a 27-year-old male. Usually, I keep my hair very short, but for the past three months, I have been growing it longer. I sometimes see hair strands on the floor, and when I run my fingers through my hair, I lose one or two strands. While washing my hair, I lose about five to ten strands, though there may be more.
I don’t know if my hairline has always been this way. My hair is very silky, so I am unsure if it appears thin because of that or if it is actually thinning. I have never had a very low hairline, but since noticing the hair on my fingers and the floor, I have been panicking. Additionally, I am already dealing with my father’s post-op liver transplant recovery, so I haven't been able to see a dermatologist.
I would appreciate any feedback. I want to start finasteride and minoxidil, but I keep hearing horror stories about finasteride. Furthermore, four years ago I was told that I have Marfan habitus, meaning there is a chance I might have Marfan syndrome. If that is the case, taking minoxidil could be an issue. I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

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