look at my pics and guide me please?

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Hi everyone, I'm a total newbie here but not foreign to forums so yes, I know how to use the "Search" function. That being said, my brief story followed by questions hoping I can get some guidance along with my pictures attached:

I am 32 and have been sloooowly losing it since I was 27. Baldness never bothered me till for some odd reason recently as keeping up with a busy work schedule and fitting exercise is getting challenging. PS- I am a super natural, organic, tree hugging, nature loving, whole foods, mostly vegetarian type of person.


1. Looking at my pics can you tell me what Norwood I am? I have seen the chart but need a reconfirmation please.

2. In January I started the following: Nizoral 2% and Rogaine Liquid 5%- 2x a day. I know the big 3 include Finestride or Propecia but this is just my personal opinion, I prefer not to take something that has side effects to my wild side

Questions:
a. Does the cheaper version of Rogaine from Walgreens do the same job as Rogaine?

3. Thinning hair: What is the best shampoo out there to treat thinning hair. I personally use Amla oil like once a month hoping it helps with the roots.

4. Is there anyone on this forum before I troll through the 100000's posts that can share with me the best form of treatment out there for my hair loss type and what has worked for them please?



Again, in advance I apologize for the ignorance and hope to someday regrowing my youth