What difference does it make what Norwood you might be? I am not trying to be rude but guys on here use the Norwood scale mostly as a misery index so they can compare how woeful each other's hair loss is. "Oh yeah? Try being a Norwood 7, Mr. Norwood 5."
It makes little to no difference to treatment except that probably Norwoods 6 and 7 are untreatable. Plus, you have a mirror, right there, as I can see. You tell us what Norwood you are if you want but it won't change people's recommendations. I am more than willing to see if I think you have male pattern baldness and to throw some suggestions out as are the other guys.
These Norwood questions are somewhat similar to MtF's constantly posting, "Hey, everybody, do I pass?" If you say no then they try to have you banned so everyone says things like "you go, girl!". "Don't stop now, keep at it" or "To me, you pass". I just post always: "you have mirrors at home. If you think you pass, then who cares what anyone else thinks." Your question is much less passive aggressive admittedly. Fwiw, because I pay so little attention, you are barely below Norwood one but I would still go on finasteride for maintenance. I don't think anyone can declare that you have male pattern baldness though at this point.
Best,
Janey
