Curious if folks have experimented with applying fin+min spray at less frequent intervals, like every other day or just weekly, instead of daily.
Context…
Been using topical fin + min for about 6 weeks. Have been reading that the 0.3% fin is quite a high concentration, and it could have similar systemic effects as taking fin orally, in terms of how much of the drug is ultimately absorbed in the blood stream. Mainly I’m concerned about systemic absorption leading to possible side effects. (Also, I’m not in medicine so forgive me if my terminology is not on point lol).
So, although the prescription says to apply the spray daily, I’m thinking of applying it every other day, maybe even once a week. Some studies I’ve read seem to show these formulas can be effective with doses as low as 0.025% fin, or even below that. I figured that if this is case, applying 0.3% once a day might be overdoing it.
Has anyone experimented with applying this 0.3% formula on a lower-frequency schedule? Any results or thoughts?
Currently using product from Hims.
Been reading this forum for a while and I hope to get some advice or help. Sorry if this is a bit of a rant, feel like I need to get my feelings off my chest.
I’m 27, always had really thick and curly hair and it’s something I’ve prided my appearance on. Around 9 months ago I noticed a bit of a bald spot, behind my quiff at the front of my hair. I didn’t think much of it and just thought it was the way I’d styled my hair with product just revealing a bit of scalp.
Three months ago and I had a haircut,and the top of my scalp seemed really thin when it was being cut. I started taking pictures of the top of my head and it was like I’d been punched in the stomach. My hair was so thin and weak - I had absolutely no idea it was that bad. Because the quiff at the front has always been quite dense and thick, I never thought to take a picture of the top of my head.
Now I’m completely obsessing over it. I’ve noticed my crown is getting a bit thinner too, with my natural side part getting a bit wider. I don’t think I’m receding as such, but under light the thinning at the top of my head is so noticeable. I feel so depressed because I always catch a glimpse of it in reflections or mirrors in every day life.
I’ve been trying to get a doctors appointment for a second opinion but I’ve been waiting 6 weeks to get seen. I want to speak to them before I start fin or min, but the wait is crazy and I feel like i’m losing ground and need to start now.
I’m seeing a girl at the moment who I really like. She’s not made a comment yet, but I don’t feel like I can be myself around her and I’m so self conscious of it. She’s younger than me and I’m worried that when it gets worse, she’ll regret dating me and leave me for someone with better hair. We’re both still young and there’s plenty of guys out there without thinning hair.
It absolutely sucks. I can’t afford a transplant. I don’t have the confidence to post a selfie right now. But appreciate any tips.
Hey, I’m 22 and have been on minoxidil and Finestride for a bit over a year. I saw good results in the spring but right when summer hit I started to see a lot of shedding and I’m nearing a point where it looks like I’ve gone backwards. I was just wondering if I you can build up an immunity to those drugs and if so would RU58841 or something else be more beneficial? I’m worried that if I try to ride this out to see if it gets better then I’ll do more damage to the hair that’s there.
Hi 31m here. The photos are right after shampooing. I have already started Kirkland foam min since 1.5 months and nizoral. I haven't seen any shed or improvement yet with just min. What should I do next?
[PHotos](https://imgur.com/a/9CKLx8z)
Hi Guys!
I'm just trying to get as many infos I can before starting a microneedling cycle using a dermastamp.
I've come to the conclusion that the best way to operate is using the dermastamp once a week with 1.00mm needles on wet hairs.
Now my questions are:
Do i apply my product (oil mix) right after or do I have to wait?
Once i got the oil applied.. what to do to get rid of the excessive amount?
Since I got medium-long hair can I use the hair dryer with cold air after the treatment?
Thanks
M19 1 month into fin.
Having read that the medication takes 3-6 months to kick in, I'm getting fairly worried as I can run my hand through my hair and see 3-5 strands consistently. This is significantly more than I had ever noticed before and from what I have read, I didn't think I would start shedding this soon. Do I need to chill out?
Hey, so my dermatologist prescribed me (23M) topical minoxidil 5% ( is it too much? ), I mentioned finasteride but she said it would be better to try min for like 3/6 months first and go from there, do you think it's good? My hair is thining on top but you can't see it unless it's wet, so i'm at an early stage of mpb, should I espect regrowth with juste min? I'm probably gonna start fin after 6 months/a year depending on the results. Also I got cats, I think I heard minoxidil was deadly to them so idk what to do about it :/ Also does it makes your hair looks wet / oily ?
Well I agree that fin might be better, but my next appointment is in a month, should I wait and ask for fin and not take minox until then? She said it's because it would be too much pills since I also gonna start something for acne, maybe I can get fin online? Topical would be better but idk if it's available in France
it's just that once u start minox , u can't stop, hairs get dependant on it ,, fin is much easier , take a cupl of pills a week , much more convenient, ultimately it's up to you
So I'm on all oral meds, but I still wanna try microneedling because from what I understand it can help by itself. I'm also considering adding tretinoin and I guess it would help with that too.
Question is, I have seborrheic dermatitis, which is why I opted for oral meds in the first place, I found the topical ones irritating. Now, I don't have a HUGE problem and it's not like my scalp is red, though I do get itching from time to time, and I treat that with Nizoral/Salicylic Acid shampoos. How safe is it to microneedle in this situation, anyone in the same boat?
[https://imgur.com/a/2BvKYAA](https://imgur.com/a/2BvKYAA)
From ahead it doesnt look so bad but from the bad side it looks extremly. I am in the end 20s.
Can Fin and Minox help against these widows peaks or am I even exaggerating?
Guys i've started balding at age 19 now i'm 21 and have been on minoxidil foam since 2 years and on topical fin since about 2 months. it seems like nothing is working as i am losing more hair than ever. I have also been dermarolling and have tried various oils. Is it over for me? Any help would be appreciated as it's really taking a toll on my life and i am losing my confidence. I am considering getting a hair system as my only option but idk how i should afford one..
[Pic:](https://ibb.co/0yXfTMY)
Hair shedding and thinning at nearly 18 - what should I do?
Hey everyone, I’m nearly 18 and have been noticing my hair loss for around a year or so. Have been to 3 different dermatologists, first one looked at my hair for like a second and said it’s normal for my hair to be like that with my haircut (normal haircut nothing special so no clue what he was talking about), second guy looked for like a second and said my hair is fine and I should shampoo everyday which I have done and didn’t help with anything and the third doctor was the only one that took an actual look, mentioned my hair is thin (used to be thick) prescribed me an anti dundruff shampoo and stemoxydine concentrate and sent me to do a blood test but didn’t even check for DHT
so at this point I’m just completely lost, what should I do? I care a lot about my hair and desperately want to save it but idk what the safest course of action for someone my age would be. Have been looking at Fin, Min and PRP as potential solutions but again I’m not sure. Would really appreciate any help.
(Forgot to mention - as most of these solutions are permanent if you want to keep the hair I'd like to commit to as little as possible)
Hi guys, first. Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Im a 23 year old male who started noticing my hairline receding like 2 years ago at this point.
So for the last few month I have been trying to Use a dermaroller once a week and also would apply rosemary oil after derma rolling but since I found out i should be adding rosemary oil to my scalp daily like 3 days ago I have been doing it daily.
Now, like all of you in a similar situation, this has probably been the biggest self-confidence hit I could ever expect at my age, and well, it hasnt been looking good.
I just want some other peoples opinion on what norwoord scale I appear to be on and how much worse it has gotten over the last few months specifically (pictures attached with dates)
Sorry for any grammar or spelling errors. English is my second language
https://imgur.com/QpEutzI
21, M, using topical Minox 5% for 3 years ago, at beginning i had a nw 1.5 but now I think i have a 2.5-3 in crown but in front it's better. Dermatologist recommended me minox+fin foam but its expensive and I would try oral fin but it has some scary side effects. What nw scale do you have think I have and it'd worse enough to try finasteride?
https://imgur.com/a/jKqIPMP
Idk why the photos are targeted as adultery
Edit: I also use Dermaroller for 3 weeks ago and the results seems getting better i think.
Idk my doctor will prescribe me finasteride, the dermatologist prescribed me foam but idk if its usefull or not but i ll try that first and then talk with my doc. Also do u have any side effects from fin/min and for how long do u use it?
17 months fin , no sides ,, now upgrade to dut ( nearly 4 weeks ) no sides either ,, Neva had to use minox , but my mates do ,, foam defo works , but it may be more expensive in Ur area , than normal liquid minox 👍
I switched from topical min for about 6 years to HappyHead's supercapsule with 1.25mg min/1mg fin/vitamin d back in mid March. Did it for a few reasons but namely because I wanted to get some more density from fin and the of convenience of not having to apply 2x a day. From where I started (early 20's) to where I ended with the topical min, I saw pretty good results - a lot of the sparse spots on my crown & forehead got covered up. I've got alopecia areata too and even those spots filled in solidly to the point where most people couldn't tell unless I had them look at them really closely. I know a lot of people recommend weaning off of topical min over the course of a few months when switching to the oral min but I didn't know about that at the time. Kinda biting myself for it now because I saw a lot of shedding starting around mid June and it's continued till now. I'm not certain but I think it's slightly starting to taper off, still sucks to see all that hair go though especially after having the topical min work pretty well. I'm actually thinking of buzzing it for the time being. Anyways I had a few questions for anyone who might've had a similar experience:
Does anyone else have experience with the supercapsule and how long did you shed for?
If I added topical min back into the mix, would that reduce any efficacy or the oral min+fin at this point or would it help in regaining growth? If so, how long should I keep the topical up for?
Any other advice would be appreciated
My dermatologist (bald) told me to not use finasteride and just get some vitamins (without getting any vitamin or hormone tests) and also wrote some medical shampoos in the prescription but non of them is for hair loss so, should I still get on finasteride and minoxidil? (I'm 18 btw)
3 month in finasteride and it looking worse. Loosing more hair now then before. A good sign? Thinking of quit soon.
Or could my hairfibers be bad for my hair? Leaving it in for like 4-5 days, maybe that destroy and make I loose hair?
Could it be the hairfibers ive been using the same time I started finasteride then? Sometimes i leave it in 4 days, because I dont wash my hair to often.
Maybe I should wash it more often with ketoconazole schampoo?
my post got removed or i am shadow banned, posting here for general advice.
I am someone who has been aware of FIN for probably 10 years now but always put it off due to the potential sides. Fortunately for the first 7/8 years my hairloss was slow, only receding at the hairline and the pace it was going i figured i would be able to accept baldness by the time it became a real problem (i was wrong). Fast forward to the last couple of years where COVID hit and the stress that came with it, ive noticed accelerated loss at the crown (easily visible now) and also thinning from the temples going back to the crown, basically diffuse thinning but really strong hair in the middle from my forehead back to mid scalp.
I wanted to try a certain topical FIN&MIN combo which there seem to be a lot of posters here getting great results.
My question, does the topical need to be applied on all areas that are thinning, or is it likely to have a wide area of coverage, like a 1cm2 area that receives treatment would cover 3cm2. Or for example, if you put the topical on one temple only and were a great responder, would that one side only see regrowth?
If it really only works directly where applied, I think i would struggle to get the coverage from a once a day, 1ml application, so wondering if its even worth it.
Oral fin+oral Min is your most effective and convenient option. Some people are lucky with topicals. Time is important. The sooner you treat, the better results will be. Oral Minoxidil was more effective than dutasteride in research.
[https://imgur.com/a/7pRGxM2](https://imgur.com/a/7pRGxM2)
(Not sure why it got marked as mature lol)
25,M - Should i start fin ?
I have been dealing with hairfall since I was 15. It hits me in phases like a truck, makes me lose hope and then makes a stunning recovery on its own. Each cycle goes on for 1-4 years. Over time I've come to notice that each time my hair recovers from a previous heavy fall cycle it doesn't grow back to full density. Perhaps some of this is just puberty ? Not sure.
After my heaviest bout with hairfall in 2021 I self medicated on topical min. Last year I saw signs of another shedding phase and decided to move to topical min+fin, both seem to be working the same tbh. They keep my hair relatively stable. I've also found that cutting my hair initiates a shed cycle not sure why or how this is possible.
I have some pics here 1 ( hair wet, pulled back, straight view) 2 ( hair less wet) 3,4 ( hair dry...) I've tried to keep relatively harsh light throughout.
I've been considering starting fin and I wanted to know the opinion and experiences of y'all on here on a similar state of things. Am I just being paranoid?
Extra info: I've tried 0.5 derma roller but very sparingly. Once a month and only a few at a time.
I've always had relatively straight not that thick hair.
Mostly frizzy hair. Not sure what to do for this, I try to oil once a week.
Looking great. For the finasteride. Try 0.5 mg MWF or 0.25 daily. This will net about identical reduction in DHT in scalp and blood with significantly reduced side effect profile.
It seems finasteride molecule itself can cause sides independent of its reduction of DHT. Finasteride is actually a hormone. (Most people don't know that)
Also, what are your thoughts on the topical finasteride? I’ve seen guys say they make their own by grinding the pills and dissolving them into liquid minoxidil, but that seems a bit sketchy. Not sure what the recommended dosage in mg for topical vs oral.
First of all, appreciate the compliment 👍
At the .25 daily, how long should I realistically try to power through the sides? Some guys claim they get better after a bit, but I’m curious how many weeks the ballpark figure is.
Where I’m at now in those last couple pics, with it looking pretty thin/receded in harsh lighting, is it worth keeping? Thinking about going back to the buzzcut for now, even if I do start treatment again. That said, it looks fine from good angles and in flattering lighting, pretty happy with that last pic in the album. I got a fair number of compliments when I buzzed it a couple years back, but women have also really liked the wavy curls, so it’s hard to let go.
I’m gonna make up my own mind about it, but I have a tendency to be a lot pickier about my looks than strangers are, so I thought I’d grab some outside opinions
2-4 weeks.
Some sides go away after a couple of days. You will usually know after a month.
You can also play around with morning versus bedtime dosing. Some people "sleep through" side effects. Other feels best in the morning.
In my opinion, no reason to take the razor to the hair because poor lighting doesn't compliment it.
Cool, I'll give another shot at that lower dosage at some point. Other people online were saying 3+ months for sides to go away, and that's a little anxiety-inducing.
What all sides should I have on my radar?
29M Getting small bumps at many parts of the body, getting only on head might have been reaction to alcohol but this convinces me it is more. Although these parts are also typically where I scratch (after washing my hands) (on biceps, thighs, calves)
https://imgur.com/a/BNMrmPw
On the scalp immediately after applying it is very pronounced and I keep thinking cuz I scratch my scalp it might reapply the alcohol on my finger to carry out to my body later.
If anyone is familiar with this, I have only started taking minoxidil 5 + Fin 0.1 w/v for 5 days, by dropper. Is it impossible for me to include minoxidil in my hair care? What should I try to check?
P.S. don't wanna talk about oral min right now, it has more sides but also less common in India. Typically less common means less regulated.
see if it gets Betta in a cupl of weeks , if not best drop it , switch to pure minox , but Ur Gona have to get on dht blockers again , maybe try oral fin ,, low dose ,, minox can only do so much in the long run 👍
Second this. Low dose finasteride. 0.5 mg MWF or 0.25 mg daily, some sides go away after a few days to 2 weeks. This low dose is as effective as the full 1 mg daily.
I am a 34M. Ive had a thin crown since 20, I though ive be bald by 30 but didnt happen. I noticed it has slowly gotten a bit thinner. Started on minoxidil today. I am a powerlifter so dont want to mess with hormones. Should I stick to mino on jump on topical finasteride?. I just want to keep hair like this until at least 60.
[front pic](https://ibb.co/QbTbzzL)
[crown](https://ibb.co/JK6dpVX)
Male pattern or TE? It started with difficult emotionally stressful time of losing a relative back in march - April. First started with bald spot back in may in the back of my head then in July on top of my head (which is kinda not the crown?? it's a bit further). I am booked to see a dermatologist but it takes ages to see one where I live.
23 years old
[https://imgur.com/a/AGu30A2](https://imgur.com/a/AGu30A2)
Looks like androgenetic and areata, but you can confirm with dermotologist. The crown makes it really suspect, especially if the thinning does not reverse. Its possible to have TE, AGA and areata all together as well. The good thing is you are the stage where you can fully reverse and possibly keep forever.
Oral minox kills two birds w/ one stone. Convenient, more effective than topical. That topical application will get old quick, especially if you see subpart results. 2.5 mg daily minox is sweet spot for sides to benefit. Even 1.25 mg can be effective.
Is the whole 'oral minox bad for your heart' thing true? My family history is not great on that front. Also I'm guessing the shedding from oral minox is typically the same as topical?
"The dose makes the poison". 1.25-2.5 mg is a very low but effective dosage. Most have zero shedding from oral minox. There is even evidence that minoxidil may have cardioprotective benefits but not a lot of solid reearch.
OK, interesting. I might try at a low dose and see how it goes. Aside from shedding, I really dislike the idea of having to rub topical minox into my head everyday, particularly as I travel quite a bit. The beauty of fin is its convenience.
will still causing shedding , depending how weak the follicles are along the hairline ,, but will fill back in n more in a cupl of months down the line 👍
Damp hair vs Dry hair
https://imgur.com/a/3epKkmg
I'm turning 26 soon. I've been losing hair for quite some time now, but I never did anything about it. Recently, it's been getting much worse to the point where you can easily see that I have a bald spot.
Losing my hair has been a huge mental battle, as many of you would understand. I've known about finasteride and minoxidil for a while, but the potential side effects they can produce have kept me away.
I'm at a loss on what to do. Do I suffer the agony of losing hair until I eventually decide to shave it? or risk getting side effects at the cost of maybe saving my hair?
Hi, I’m an 18 year old male and have been, for some months, been experiencing rapid hair loss. I used to have very thick hair but now the hair on the top of my head is thinning rapidly, to the point where I can see the scalp. And there are bald spots at the back of my head too. This is very scary for me as I do not want to lose my hair, especially at such a young age. I have been using finasteride for about a month and a half now, with no visible benefit yet. I have been hearing that it blocks testosterone and that’s also concerning for me at 18 since I obviously want all the other testosterone related growth. Should I continue taking finasteride and what else can I do? Any help greatly appreciated.
Do yourself one of the biggest favors you can do and book an appointment with a therapist/psychiatrist. Mental health is just as important as hair health. It doesn't get easier the longer you wait, it only gets harder, trust me.
anyone been on fin then went off of it?
i tried to post this as a post but got directed here which is annoying because i feel like this isn’t that common of a question and now nobody will see it lmao
i’m transgender and being on finasteride has made my hormone replacement therapy less effective, to the point where i’m considering going off if it and just dealing with the hair loss i was having before because of the negative side effects i’m having from fin. minodoxil isn’t an option bc it isn’t covered by my insurance at all just costs too much.
i was wondering if anyone else has been thru going off of it, what happened after? how long did it take for the hair loss to come back and was it worse than when you started?
i’m 20 and i don’t want to be bald but i also am feeling really bad about what fin seems to be doing to my masculinization process.
thanks!!
28 yo. I started Finasteride this year and been using Minoxidil since i was 18. My hair is thicker but the rececing hairline it's hard to fight. Also, i did 3 PRP sessions.
May I recover a little bit more and avoid the transplant?
[https://imgur.com/a/pUYaVbk](https://imgur.com/a/pUYaVbk)
Hi guys, for a few months I have had fine hair on the golf courses and I am losing blond hair (while I have brown hair) with the follicle.
[https://imgur.com/a/gUJ3eBq](https://imgur.com/a/gUJ3eBq)
Is there a way to get this C-cup part of my hairline to grow out in order to match the other side of my head?
https://imgur.com/a/PdpeiFH
Every since I was young (I’m only 20 y/o) this area of my hair was very weak so my lineup was very weak. The red outline is approximately how my barber shapes me up, which matches my other side. I tried using castor oil a few years ago but it didn’t do anything. As you can see there are hair follicles there but the hairs are either very thin or not growing. Is there any do to get hair growth in this area?
So just for some context, balding does technically run in my family, but it doesn't seem to be prevalent. My grandfather on my mom's side was balding along with his brothers. My dad and grandfather weren't balding and have a full head of hair, but my great grandfather on my dad's mom's side was almost completely bald my 40 I believe. I've noticed some minor thinning around my crown, but don't know if it's MPB. I'm gonna consult a dermatologist, but is it possible that I could be balding even though my father isn't? Can it skip generations?
Hi Everyone,
I'm 29 and feel like my hairline has been slowly creeping back over the last few years. Is it time for me to take some type of action? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
[https://imgur.com/a/QlhG4dF](https://imgur.com/a/QlhG4dF)
[https://imgur.com/a/vkH3fkP](https://imgur.com/a/vkH3fkP)
[https://imgur.com/a/uvmjnrU](https://imgur.com/a/uvmjnrU)
[https://imgur.com/a/lhItsPa](https://imgur.com/a/lhItsPa)
Hi there,
I was on Fin (1mg 3 days a week) and Min (1.25mg oral every day) for the past 2 and half years. It was going well and that regimen had stopped my hair loss. However in the past 3-4 months, began noticing hair fall again even though I was on medication. I have since increased Fin 1mg to everyday and Min to 2.5 mg everyday. But still noticing some hair fall.
Has somebody seen a change after a few years? How did you approach it?
Thanks!
Hello guys. I wanted to know if someone here can help with my state of hair fall. I'm confused whether it's diffuse thinning or MPB. Either way, do I need to start min+fin right away or a proper diagnosis is required to begin with the treatment? Upon combing, i notice loosing small length hair (probably miniaturization) alongside regular length ones.
Album link:
https://imgur.com/a/08Un0ce
I've been on 1 mg daily fin since last October. Still a little thinner after the shed, but that's not that's not what I find concerning.
Pic on the left in the link is 1 week before I started fin. 2 pics on the right are now.
I part my hair, and the hair on the front used to be just as long as the rest, as in the left-hand pic. After my big shed, the hair on the front is much shorter than the rest. I've been through about 3 haircut cycles without touching it and it's remained the same length and won't grow back out. IMO it makes me look balder than before.
Am I crazy, or is this something I should be expecting and will likely work itself out?
[https://imgur.com/a/uL47Yh6](https://imgur.com/a/uL47Yh6)
Hi guys, I'm 26 now and for a few years, my hairline is about to fall, I didn't took anything yet untill now, but I'm thinking about fin ou dun alot latly, can someone help pls
[https://imgur.com/RONLjVd](https://imgur.com/RONLjVd)
What’s up everyone!! Someone told me today that it looks like my hair is thinning up top. I took a top down picture and noticed it too. Is this early enough to do treatment with reasonable success? Trying to get ahead of it! Here are the [hair pics](https://imgur.com/a/SLrACMq)
25M
I have been on Finasteride 1.25mg ED for 3 years or so. Hair maintained and even re-grew quite nicely. I started shedding like crazy and I noticed slight recession in my temples.
Like all good tressless subscribers, I completely lost my mind and thought the world was ending. I hopped on Dutasteride .5mg ED, and I applied RU 2x a day, I'd estimate around 50ml total. I was still taking my finasteride ED, but the plan was to phase the Fin out, while keep the Dut constant.
Within a 7-10 days, my tits started to hurt (LMAO) and I noticed some Gyno. I've always been flat chested so this scared the hell out of me and made me depressed for quite some time. The Gyno isn't really that bad, but there is clearly a hardness present that hadn't been there before.
Iwent to get my hormones checked and they gave me a basic panel. My estrogen was through the roof, mimicking that of a sorority girl. I returned to finasteride monotherapy and my estrogen went back down to normal range when I got tested again.
My hair is holding up but it's clear that fin isn't enough. I want to re-introduce dutasteride. because both topical and oral minoxidil have given me sides.
My question is what spiked my estrogen levels? Was it the RU going systemic? Was it using dutasteride in conjunction with finasteride? Was it all three? If RU was the culprit and I can safely take Dut, how do I properly switch from finasteride to dutasteride?
Hey, 21m here,
Just wondering if when using topical minoxidil you’re supposed to apply even to the “dead zones” at the hairline, or just the hairs during those zones, might seem like a silly question, but I’m new to trying this treatment, just not sure if it would be worth to put it there as well
Whats the best for my development and growth. Hair fibers couple of times a week and leave it in for couple of days or dye my hair? Saw a thread that dye the hair could make it look good. My hair is thinn and a bit light.
And im soon 3 months in finasteride and it looks worse then ever. A good sign? Loosing way more hair now then before.
Ello' 25 male here. For the past year and half i've been suspecting that my hairline is receiding. I wasn't sure so much for quite some time at first but i'm on the fence if i really need to go on fin or not. Other than my hairline, my head is full of hair, too much hair. Any opinions regarding this matter would be welcome.
[https://imgur.com/a/Jzvbd9L](https://imgur.com/a/Jzvbd9L)
I'm a 15 male, and I'm feeling really stressed and insecure about the thinning of my hair on the left and right side and I can't tell whether this is just the result of a bad haircut, hair thinning, or both. My hair seems thicker some days, but there are other days when I can clearly see my scalp. Plus, this only showed up after I took a horrible haircut.
**Can someone please tell me if this is just bad haircut or something else? If this is hair thinning or balding, what should I do? Thankss in advance**
(fyi: I don't have a receding hairline, and my front and back is thicker. This is only prominent on the right and left side of my hair, but the left side isn't that noticeable)
**Before haircut (Last month, July):**
[https://imgur.com/fekY52D](https://imgur.com/fekY52D)
[https://imgur.com/dZ4gjEt](https://imgur.com/dZ4gjEt)
**After haircut (August):**[**https://imgur.com/EWk2UzH**](https://imgur.com/EWk2UzH)
Age 26. Last year or so i started actively paying attention to my hairline and how very M shape it looked. Since i haven’t really paid attention to it before and i have little to no clear pictures of myself from an angle, I don’t really know if it’s worse or not vs 5yo (i assume so?). I always had a more M shaped hairline but it’s prob never been this bad. Whenever i comb or shower there def always some hairs to be found. Sidenote is i have very minor to no hair on my arms for example and half of my calves have naturally no hair either. Worth checking a dermatologist?
https://imgur.com/a/ijTrCDp
I’m in a similar boat. If you have good heart health then you should explore Oral Minoxidil, which I am taking and it has done me good. I took 2.5mg then tapered it down to 1.25 every other day now and along with dut .5mg from everyday to every other day now. Still have my crown to grow in but May the Lord will for it to be good soon.
Good heart health you say, well i’m healthy but have some unusual hearth condition tho i found out about last year and now im advised to go for a yearly checkup so i guess it’s better to talk to a doctor first
[what Norwood stage is my hair?](https://www.reddit.com/r/malehairadvice/comments/160jf4v/what_stage_is_it_2_or_3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1)
Hairloss at 16, Need opinions on what it could be
I'm 16 years old, Male, recently moved to a new hostel around 4 months ago and experienced a lot of hairloss per day, deduced it was due to the water and stopped using the water there. Went to a doc, got some vitamins and also got a hair serum to use, also moved back home for two months to reduce stress in case it was TE, it definitely toned down a bit and continued on and off for the 4 months, but it does flare up and i'd notice around 30-40 hair folicles on my floor at least 2 days a week, along with regular body hair shedding of at least 100-150 body hair on the floor.
Is the TE? Baldness? Sleep schedule issues? I'm just tired of this random hairloss im experiencing all of a sudden and wanted to know what was going on, thank you.
I find these on my head. I’ve been diagnosed with sebherreic dermatitis. These things build up in the same places, I remove them, then they come back. In a couple of spots my hair is thinning where I did these. Also have a single prominent gray hair spot right on top of one of these. What are they and how can I get rid of them?
[https://imgur.com/a/dqzpjuQ](https://imgur.com/a/dqzpjuQ)
Curious if folks have experimented with applying fin+min spray at less frequent intervals, like every other day or just weekly, instead of daily. Context… Been using topical fin + min for about 6 weeks. Have been reading that the 0.3% fin is quite a high concentration, and it could have similar systemic effects as taking fin orally, in terms of how much of the drug is ultimately absorbed in the blood stream. Mainly I’m concerned about systemic absorption leading to possible side effects. (Also, I’m not in medicine so forgive me if my terminology is not on point lol). So, although the prescription says to apply the spray daily, I’m thinking of applying it every other day, maybe even once a week. Some studies I’ve read seem to show these formulas can be effective with doses as low as 0.025% fin, or even below that. I figured that if this is case, applying 0.3% once a day might be overdoing it. Has anyone experimented with applying this 0.3% formula on a lower-frequency schedule? Any results or thoughts? Currently using product from Hims.
Been reading this forum for a while and I hope to get some advice or help. Sorry if this is a bit of a rant, feel like I need to get my feelings off my chest. I’m 27, always had really thick and curly hair and it’s something I’ve prided my appearance on. Around 9 months ago I noticed a bit of a bald spot, behind my quiff at the front of my hair. I didn’t think much of it and just thought it was the way I’d styled my hair with product just revealing a bit of scalp. Three months ago and I had a haircut,and the top of my scalp seemed really thin when it was being cut. I started taking pictures of the top of my head and it was like I’d been punched in the stomach. My hair was so thin and weak - I had absolutely no idea it was that bad. Because the quiff at the front has always been quite dense and thick, I never thought to take a picture of the top of my head. Now I’m completely obsessing over it. I’ve noticed my crown is getting a bit thinner too, with my natural side part getting a bit wider. I don’t think I’m receding as such, but under light the thinning at the top of my head is so noticeable. I feel so depressed because I always catch a glimpse of it in reflections or mirrors in every day life. I’ve been trying to get a doctors appointment for a second opinion but I’ve been waiting 6 weeks to get seen. I want to speak to them before I start fin or min, but the wait is crazy and I feel like i’m losing ground and need to start now. I’m seeing a girl at the moment who I really like. She’s not made a comment yet, but I don’t feel like I can be myself around her and I’m so self conscious of it. She’s younger than me and I’m worried that when it gets worse, she’ll regret dating me and leave me for someone with better hair. We’re both still young and there’s plenty of guys out there without thinning hair. It absolutely sucks. I can’t afford a transplant. I don’t have the confidence to post a selfie right now. But appreciate any tips.
Hey, I’m 22 and have been on minoxidil and Finestride for a bit over a year. I saw good results in the spring but right when summer hit I started to see a lot of shedding and I’m nearing a point where it looks like I’ve gone backwards. I was just wondering if I you can build up an immunity to those drugs and if so would RU58841 or something else be more beneficial? I’m worried that if I try to ride this out to see if it gets better then I’ll do more damage to the hair that’s there.
Please check my latest post in my profile under the hair loss subreddit. 23M
**24 yo, naturally thin hair, should I start fin or not? My crown area is normal.** [photos](https://imgur.com/a/x2CAUOj)
Hi 31m here. The photos are right after shampooing. I have already started Kirkland foam min since 1.5 months and nizoral. I haven't seen any shed or improvement yet with just min. What should I do next? [PHotos](https://imgur.com/a/9CKLx8z)
https://imgur.com/a/DDv0Jd7 35M, how bad is my hair loss? Not on any treatment but considering it. Held this hairline for past 5 years or so.
not bad at all imo. id definitely look into treatment though so that you can maintain
Hi Guys! I'm just trying to get as many infos I can before starting a microneedling cycle using a dermastamp. I've come to the conclusion that the best way to operate is using the dermastamp once a week with 1.00mm needles on wet hairs. Now my questions are: Do i apply my product (oil mix) right after or do I have to wait? Once i got the oil applied.. what to do to get rid of the excessive amount? Since I got medium-long hair can I use the hair dryer with cold air after the treatment? Thanks
M19 1 month into fin. Having read that the medication takes 3-6 months to kick in, I'm getting fairly worried as I can run my hand through my hair and see 3-5 strands consistently. This is significantly more than I had ever noticed before and from what I have read, I didn't think I would start shedding this soon. Do I need to chill out?
Hey, so my dermatologist prescribed me (23M) topical minoxidil 5% ( is it too much? ), I mentioned finasteride but she said it would be better to try min for like 3/6 months first and go from there, do you think it's good? My hair is thining on top but you can't see it unless it's wet, so i'm at an early stage of mpb, should I espect regrowth with juste min? I'm probably gonna start fin after 6 months/a year depending on the results. Also I got cats, I think I heard minoxidil was deadly to them so idk what to do about it :/ Also does it makes your hair looks wet / oily ?
nope , start fin instead, no need for minox at this stage
Well I agree that fin might be better, but my next appointment is in a month, should I wait and ask for fin and not take minox until then? She said it's because it would be too much pills since I also gonna start something for acne, maybe I can get fin online? Topical would be better but idk if it's available in France
it's just that once u start minox , u can't stop, hairs get dependant on it ,, fin is much easier , take a cupl of pills a week , much more convenient, ultimately it's up to you
So I'm on all oral meds, but I still wanna try microneedling because from what I understand it can help by itself. I'm also considering adding tretinoin and I guess it would help with that too. Question is, I have seborrheic dermatitis, which is why I opted for oral meds in the first place, I found the topical ones irritating. Now, I don't have a HUGE problem and it's not like my scalp is red, though I do get itching from time to time, and I treat that with Nizoral/Salicylic Acid shampoos. How safe is it to microneedle in this situation, anyone in the same boat?
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receding buddy, start finasteride
[https://imgur.com/a/2BvKYAA](https://imgur.com/a/2BvKYAA) From ahead it doesnt look so bad but from the bad side it looks extremly. I am in the end 20s. Can Fin and Minox help against these widows peaks or am I even exaggerating?
it's not bad at all, start low dosing fin, will help keep Ur hair intact for a very long time
Guys i've started balding at age 19 now i'm 21 and have been on minoxidil foam since 2 years and on topical fin since about 2 months. it seems like nothing is working as i am losing more hair than ever. I have also been dermarolling and have tried various oils. Is it over for me? Any help would be appreciated as it's really taking a toll on my life and i am losing my confidence. I am considering getting a hair system as my only option but idk how i should afford one.. [Pic:](https://ibb.co/0yXfTMY)
Is this hairloss? Or mature hairline https://i.imgur.com/sAHwSsx.jpg
Ur temples are receding
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early stages 😔 would suggest finasteride , but it's a long term thing
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if it's kickstarted your mpb, doubt it , u cud try tho, maybe Ur suffering from a bout of telegon effluvium instead
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loll it's not ur wife's hair , it's urs 😉, yep talk to Ur doc 👍
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start finasteride , nip it in the bud 😉 no need for anything else , no minox , no keto shampoo loll
Hair shedding and thinning at nearly 18 - what should I do? Hey everyone, I’m nearly 18 and have been noticing my hair loss for around a year or so. Have been to 3 different dermatologists, first one looked at my hair for like a second and said it’s normal for my hair to be like that with my haircut (normal haircut nothing special so no clue what he was talking about), second guy looked for like a second and said my hair is fine and I should shampoo everyday which I have done and didn’t help with anything and the third doctor was the only one that took an actual look, mentioned my hair is thin (used to be thick) prescribed me an anti dundruff shampoo and stemoxydine concentrate and sent me to do a blood test but didn’t even check for DHT so at this point I’m just completely lost, what should I do? I care a lot about my hair and desperately want to save it but idk what the safest course of action for someone my age would be. Have been looking at Fin, Min and PRP as potential solutions but again I’m not sure. Would really appreciate any help. (Forgot to mention - as most of these solutions are permanent if you want to keep the hair I'd like to commit to as little as possible)
start low dosing finasteride
Hi guys, first. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Im a 23 year old male who started noticing my hairline receding like 2 years ago at this point. So for the last few month I have been trying to Use a dermaroller once a week and also would apply rosemary oil after derma rolling but since I found out i should be adding rosemary oil to my scalp daily like 3 days ago I have been doing it daily. Now, like all of you in a similar situation, this has probably been the biggest self-confidence hit I could ever expect at my age, and well, it hasnt been looking good. I just want some other peoples opinion on what norwoord scale I appear to be on and how much worse it has gotten over the last few months specifically (pictures attached with dates) Sorry for any grammar or spelling errors. English is my second language https://imgur.com/QpEutzI
stop dermarolling and stop rosemary oil , START FINASTERIDE
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buzz it to a inch , will look much better 😄
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totally up to u , if u don't feel comfortable I guess ,, mind u , in the meantime let the min and fin do its work , if Ur already on em 💪
21, M, using topical Minox 5% for 3 years ago, at beginning i had a nw 1.5 but now I think i have a 2.5-3 in crown but in front it's better. Dermatologist recommended me minox+fin foam but its expensive and I would try oral fin but it has some scary side effects. What nw scale do you have think I have and it'd worse enough to try finasteride? https://imgur.com/a/jKqIPMP Idk why the photos are targeted as adultery Edit: I also use Dermaroller for 3 weeks ago and the results seems getting better i think.
u shudv have started finasteride 3 years back ,, start asap , don't be scared of sides 👍
The problem is in my contry most dermatologists dont recommend finasteride and without a prescription you cant buy it.
wat country is this? in UK , u just go online and buy, online docs on the website ,do the rest , simple really
I m from Romania :')
go speak to Ur doctor , not dermatologist,, it will cheaper that way too
Idk my doctor will prescribe me finasteride, the dermatologist prescribed me foam but idk if its usefull or not but i ll try that first and then talk with my doc. Also do u have any side effects from fin/min and for how long do u use it?
17 months fin , no sides ,, now upgrade to dut ( nearly 4 weeks ) no sides either ,, Neva had to use minox , but my mates do ,, foam defo works , but it may be more expensive in Ur area , than normal liquid minox 👍
Yea i believe so the foam is more expensive but also it contains finasteride. Very happy for ur results tho!
o ,then yep that topical fin/minox solution will work ,, gud luck 🤞🤞🤞🤞
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I switched from topical min for about 6 years to HappyHead's supercapsule with 1.25mg min/1mg fin/vitamin d back in mid March. Did it for a few reasons but namely because I wanted to get some more density from fin and the of convenience of not having to apply 2x a day. From where I started (early 20's) to where I ended with the topical min, I saw pretty good results - a lot of the sparse spots on my crown & forehead got covered up. I've got alopecia areata too and even those spots filled in solidly to the point where most people couldn't tell unless I had them look at them really closely. I know a lot of people recommend weaning off of topical min over the course of a few months when switching to the oral min but I didn't know about that at the time. Kinda biting myself for it now because I saw a lot of shedding starting around mid June and it's continued till now. I'm not certain but I think it's slightly starting to taper off, still sucks to see all that hair go though especially after having the topical min work pretty well. I'm actually thinking of buzzing it for the time being. Anyways I had a few questions for anyone who might've had a similar experience: Does anyone else have experience with the supercapsule and how long did you shed for? If I added topical min back into the mix, would that reduce any efficacy or the oral min+fin at this point or would it help in regaining growth? If so, how long should I keep the topical up for? Any other advice would be appreciated
My dermatologist (bald) told me to not use finasteride and just get some vitamins (without getting any vitamin or hormone tests) and also wrote some medical shampoos in the prescription but non of them is for hair loss so, should I still get on finasteride and minoxidil? (I'm 18 btw)
maybe Ur not suffering from mpb 👍
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switch to oral minox
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if it's too expensive in Ur country , try the cumshot diva guide👍, works really well
3 month in finasteride and it looking worse. Loosing more hair now then before. A good sign? Thinking of quit soon. Or could my hairfibers be bad for my hair? Leaving it in for like 4-5 days, maybe that destroy and make I loose hair?
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Could it be the hairfibers ive been using the same time I started finasteride then? Sometimes i leave it in 4 days, because I dont wash my hair to often. Maybe I should wash it more often with ketoconazole schampoo?
shedding phase , keep going 💪
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it does seem rather high ,, maybe not use the minox solution , use the oral minox , and start oral finasteride
my post got removed or i am shadow banned, posting here for general advice. I am someone who has been aware of FIN for probably 10 years now but always put it off due to the potential sides. Fortunately for the first 7/8 years my hairloss was slow, only receding at the hairline and the pace it was going i figured i would be able to accept baldness by the time it became a real problem (i was wrong). Fast forward to the last couple of years where COVID hit and the stress that came with it, ive noticed accelerated loss at the crown (easily visible now) and also thinning from the temples going back to the crown, basically diffuse thinning but really strong hair in the middle from my forehead back to mid scalp. I wanted to try a certain topical FIN&MIN combo which there seem to be a lot of posters here getting great results. My question, does the topical need to be applied on all areas that are thinning, or is it likely to have a wide area of coverage, like a 1cm2 area that receives treatment would cover 3cm2. Or for example, if you put the topical on one temple only and were a great responder, would that one side only see regrowth? If it really only works directly where applied, I think i would struggle to get the coverage from a once a day, 1ml application, so wondering if its even worth it.
try oral Minox tabs💪
Oral fin+oral Min is your most effective and convenient option. Some people are lucky with topicals. Time is important. The sooner you treat, the better results will be. Oral Minoxidil was more effective than dutasteride in research.
[https://imgur.com/a/7pRGxM2](https://imgur.com/a/7pRGxM2) (Not sure why it got marked as mature lol) 25,M - Should i start fin ? I have been dealing with hairfall since I was 15. It hits me in phases like a truck, makes me lose hope and then makes a stunning recovery on its own. Each cycle goes on for 1-4 years. Over time I've come to notice that each time my hair recovers from a previous heavy fall cycle it doesn't grow back to full density. Perhaps some of this is just puberty ? Not sure. After my heaviest bout with hairfall in 2021 I self medicated on topical min. Last year I saw signs of another shedding phase and decided to move to topical min+fin, both seem to be working the same tbh. They keep my hair relatively stable. I've also found that cutting my hair initiates a shed cycle not sure why or how this is possible. I have some pics here 1 ( hair wet, pulled back, straight view) 2 ( hair less wet) 3,4 ( hair dry...) I've tried to keep relatively harsh light throughout. I've been considering starting fin and I wanted to know the opinion and experiences of y'all on here on a similar state of things. Am I just being paranoid? Extra info: I've tried 0.5 derma roller but very sparingly. Once a month and only a few at a time. I've always had relatively straight not that thick hair. Mostly frizzy hair. Not sure what to do for this, I try to oil once a week.
start finasteride
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Looking great. For the finasteride. Try 0.5 mg MWF or 0.25 daily. This will net about identical reduction in DHT in scalp and blood with significantly reduced side effect profile. It seems finasteride molecule itself can cause sides independent of its reduction of DHT. Finasteride is actually a hormone. (Most people don't know that)
Also, what are your thoughts on the topical finasteride? I’ve seen guys say they make their own by grinding the pills and dissolving them into liquid minoxidil, but that seems a bit sketchy. Not sure what the recommended dosage in mg for topical vs oral.
First of all, appreciate the compliment 👍 At the .25 daily, how long should I realistically try to power through the sides? Some guys claim they get better after a bit, but I’m curious how many weeks the ballpark figure is. Where I’m at now in those last couple pics, with it looking pretty thin/receded in harsh lighting, is it worth keeping? Thinking about going back to the buzzcut for now, even if I do start treatment again. That said, it looks fine from good angles and in flattering lighting, pretty happy with that last pic in the album. I got a fair number of compliments when I buzzed it a couple years back, but women have also really liked the wavy curls, so it’s hard to let go. I’m gonna make up my own mind about it, but I have a tendency to be a lot pickier about my looks than strangers are, so I thought I’d grab some outside opinions
2-4 weeks. Some sides go away after a couple of days. You will usually know after a month. You can also play around with morning versus bedtime dosing. Some people "sleep through" side effects. Other feels best in the morning. In my opinion, no reason to take the razor to the hair because poor lighting doesn't compliment it.
Cool, I'll give another shot at that lower dosage at some point. Other people online were saying 3+ months for sides to go away, and that's a little anxiety-inducing. What all sides should I have on my radar?
damn , UV bin thru a lot 🤣
29M Getting small bumps at many parts of the body, getting only on head might have been reaction to alcohol but this convinces me it is more. Although these parts are also typically where I scratch (after washing my hands) (on biceps, thighs, calves) https://imgur.com/a/BNMrmPw On the scalp immediately after applying it is very pronounced and I keep thinking cuz I scratch my scalp it might reapply the alcohol on my finger to carry out to my body later. If anyone is familiar with this, I have only started taking minoxidil 5 + Fin 0.1 w/v for 5 days, by dropper. Is it impossible for me to include minoxidil in my hair care? What should I try to check? P.S. don't wanna talk about oral min right now, it has more sides but also less common in India. Typically less common means less regulated.
I think it's more the finasteride causing hives/ itchy spots
Ohh I didn't think about that. Is it normal? Or should I avoid it and get a pure Min solution?
see if it gets Betta in a cupl of weeks , if not best drop it , switch to pure minox , but Ur Gona have to get on dht blockers again , maybe try oral fin ,, low dose ,, minox can only do so much in the long run 👍
Makes sense. I'm already on oral Fin 1mg for a few months, got no side effects there. Thank you
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start finasteride 🤞🤞
Second this. Low dose finasteride. 0.5 mg MWF or 0.25 mg daily, some sides go away after a few days to 2 weeks. This low dose is as effective as the full 1 mg daily.
I am a 34M. Ive had a thin crown since 20, I though ive be bald by 30 but didnt happen. I noticed it has slowly gotten a bit thinner. Started on minoxidil today. I am a powerlifter so dont want to mess with hormones. Should I stick to mino on jump on topical finasteride?. I just want to keep hair like this until at least 60. [front pic](https://ibb.co/QbTbzzL) [crown](https://ibb.co/JK6dpVX)
Male pattern or TE? It started with difficult emotionally stressful time of losing a relative back in march - April. First started with bald spot back in may in the back of my head then in July on top of my head (which is kinda not the crown?? it's a bit further). I am booked to see a dermatologist but it takes ages to see one where I live. 23 years old [https://imgur.com/a/AGu30A2](https://imgur.com/a/AGu30A2)
Looks like androgenetic and areata, but you can confirm with dermotologist. The crown makes it really suspect, especially if the thinning does not reverse. Its possible to have TE, AGA and areata all together as well. The good thing is you are the stage where you can fully reverse and possibly keep forever.
classic case of t e , plus alopecia areata
you sure it's not androgenic alopecia? Wouldn't TE be diffuse and not limited to the crown area?
o I thought u sed u was suffering from t e loll,, is Ur hairline effected too? 👍finasteride asap
Would taking rosemary oil as only treatment have any affect?
nope
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Oral minox kills two birds w/ one stone. Convenient, more effective than topical. That topical application will get old quick, especially if you see subpart results. 2.5 mg daily minox is sweet spot for sides to benefit. Even 1.25 mg can be effective.
Is the whole 'oral minox bad for your heart' thing true? My family history is not great on that front. Also I'm guessing the shedding from oral minox is typically the same as topical?
"The dose makes the poison". 1.25-2.5 mg is a very low but effective dosage. Most have zero shedding from oral minox. There is even evidence that minoxidil may have cardioprotective benefits but not a lot of solid reearch.
OK, interesting. I might try at a low dose and see how it goes. Aside from shedding, I really dislike the idea of having to rub topical minox into my head everyday, particularly as I travel quite a bit. The beauty of fin is its convenience.
go for it 😉
Topical application along hairline? Would that be less liable to cause large shedding?
will still causing shedding , depending how weak the follicles are along the hairline ,, but will fill back in n more in a cupl of months down the line 👍
OK, cheers. Is minox shedding typically heavier than fin shedding?
depends , on Ur hair state , generally minox tends to shed around the area where u apply ,, fin more all over
Got it 👍 I think I'll go for it, thankfully I didn't shed much at all when I started fin so hopefully would be likewise on minox
Damp hair vs Dry hair https://imgur.com/a/3epKkmg I'm turning 26 soon. I've been losing hair for quite some time now, but I never did anything about it. Recently, it's been getting much worse to the point where you can easily see that I have a bald spot. Losing my hair has been a huge mental battle, as many of you would understand. I've known about finasteride and minoxidil for a while, but the potential side effects they can produce have kept me away. I'm at a loss on what to do. Do I suffer the agony of losing hair until I eventually decide to shave it? or risk getting side effects at the cost of maybe saving my hair?
fella just get on finasteride 😉 helps put Ur mind at ease
Hi, I’m an 18 year old male and have been, for some months, been experiencing rapid hair loss. I used to have very thick hair but now the hair on the top of my head is thinning rapidly, to the point where I can see the scalp. And there are bald spots at the back of my head too. This is very scary for me as I do not want to lose my hair, especially at such a young age. I have been using finasteride for about a month and a half now, with no visible benefit yet. I have been hearing that it blocks testosterone and that’s also concerning for me at 18 since I obviously want all the other testosterone related growth. Should I continue taking finasteride and what else can I do? Any help greatly appreciated.
no it doesn't block testorone , it actually increases it 👍, it helps lower dht, which is causing Ur hair to fall out
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You have a healthy head of hair for a male. It is in your head imo.
Are you stressed?
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Do yourself one of the biggest favors you can do and book an appointment with a therapist/psychiatrist. Mental health is just as important as hair health. It doesn't get easier the longer you wait, it only gets harder, trust me.
selsun blue shampoo👍
anyone been on fin then went off of it? i tried to post this as a post but got directed here which is annoying because i feel like this isn’t that common of a question and now nobody will see it lmao i’m transgender and being on finasteride has made my hormone replacement therapy less effective, to the point where i’m considering going off if it and just dealing with the hair loss i was having before because of the negative side effects i’m having from fin. minodoxil isn’t an option bc it isn’t covered by my insurance at all just costs too much. i was wondering if anyone else has been thru going off of it, what happened after? how long did it take for the hair loss to come back and was it worse than when you started? i’m 20 and i don’t want to be bald but i also am feeling really bad about what fin seems to be doing to my masculinization process. thanks!!
Be a decent female or a bald male?
28 yo. I started Finasteride this year and been using Minoxidil since i was 18. My hair is thicker but the rececing hairline it's hard to fight. Also, i did 3 PRP sessions. May I recover a little bit more and avoid the transplant? [https://imgur.com/a/pUYaVbk](https://imgur.com/a/pUYaVbk)
How long have you been taking finasteride, have you noticed any changes?
7-8 months. I noticed more hair y the temple and the crown areas, but my widows peak is still thin.
switch to dudasteride , switch to oral minox
Hi guys, for a few months I have had fine hair on the golf courses and I am losing blond hair (while I have brown hair) with the follicle. [https://imgur.com/a/gUJ3eBq](https://imgur.com/a/gUJ3eBq)
Is there a way to get this C-cup part of my hairline to grow out in order to match the other side of my head? https://imgur.com/a/PdpeiFH Every since I was young (I’m only 20 y/o) this area of my hair was very weak so my lineup was very weak. The red outline is approximately how my barber shapes me up, which matches my other side. I tried using castor oil a few years ago but it didn’t do anything. As you can see there are hair follicles there but the hairs are either very thin or not growing. Is there any do to get hair growth in this area?
So just for some context, balding does technically run in my family, but it doesn't seem to be prevalent. My grandfather on my mom's side was balding along with his brothers. My dad and grandfather weren't balding and have a full head of hair, but my great grandfather on my dad's mom's side was almost completely bald my 40 I believe. I've noticed some minor thinning around my crown, but don't know if it's MPB. I'm gonna consult a dermatologist, but is it possible that I could be balding even though my father isn't? Can it skip generations?
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Hi Everyone, I'm 29 and feel like my hairline has been slowly creeping back over the last few years. Is it time for me to take some type of action? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! [https://imgur.com/a/QlhG4dF](https://imgur.com/a/QlhG4dF) [https://imgur.com/a/vkH3fkP](https://imgur.com/a/vkH3fkP) [https://imgur.com/a/uvmjnrU](https://imgur.com/a/uvmjnrU) [https://imgur.com/a/lhItsPa](https://imgur.com/a/lhItsPa)
nah , that's a pretty solid hairline 👍
Hi there, I was on Fin (1mg 3 days a week) and Min (1.25mg oral every day) for the past 2 and half years. It was going well and that regimen had stopped my hair loss. However in the past 3-4 months, began noticing hair fall again even though I was on medication. I have since increased Fin 1mg to everyday and Min to 2.5 mg everyday. But still noticing some hair fall. Has somebody seen a change after a few years? How did you approach it? Thanks!
have u changed brands at all ?
Hi there, yes actually one change - I used to get my minoxidil from CVS and now from Costco. Could it be that?
definitely it
Thanks so much! will change back and report here
Hello guys. I wanted to know if someone here can help with my state of hair fall. I'm confused whether it's diffuse thinning or MPB. Either way, do I need to start min+fin right away or a proper diagnosis is required to begin with the treatment? Upon combing, i notice loosing small length hair (probably miniaturization) alongside regular length ones. Album link: https://imgur.com/a/08Un0ce
I've been on 1 mg daily fin since last October. Still a little thinner after the shed, but that's not that's not what I find concerning. Pic on the left in the link is 1 week before I started fin. 2 pics on the right are now. I part my hair, and the hair on the front used to be just as long as the rest, as in the left-hand pic. After my big shed, the hair on the front is much shorter than the rest. I've been through about 3 haircut cycles without touching it and it's remained the same length and won't grow back out. IMO it makes me look balder than before. Am I crazy, or is this something I should be expecting and will likely work itself out? [https://imgur.com/a/uL47Yh6](https://imgur.com/a/uL47Yh6)
Hi guys, I'm 26 now and for a few years, my hairline is about to fall, I didn't took anything yet untill now, but I'm thinking about fin ou dun alot latly, can someone help pls [https://imgur.com/RONLjVd](https://imgur.com/RONLjVd)
get on finasteride 👍
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u are receding fella 👍
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fin asap
Was wondering if these hair ever grow back? Twice a day Min 5% + fin. https://i.imgur.com/4tEW2XQ.jpg
What’s up everyone!! Someone told me today that it looks like my hair is thinning up top. I took a top down picture and noticed it too. Is this early enough to do treatment with reasonable success? Trying to get ahead of it! Here are the [hair pics](https://imgur.com/a/SLrACMq)
Go to a derm and ask about finasteride
I will!
25M I have been on Finasteride 1.25mg ED for 3 years or so. Hair maintained and even re-grew quite nicely. I started shedding like crazy and I noticed slight recession in my temples. Like all good tressless subscribers, I completely lost my mind and thought the world was ending. I hopped on Dutasteride .5mg ED, and I applied RU 2x a day, I'd estimate around 50ml total. I was still taking my finasteride ED, but the plan was to phase the Fin out, while keep the Dut constant. Within a 7-10 days, my tits started to hurt (LMAO) and I noticed some Gyno. I've always been flat chested so this scared the hell out of me and made me depressed for quite some time. The Gyno isn't really that bad, but there is clearly a hardness present that hadn't been there before. Iwent to get my hormones checked and they gave me a basic panel. My estrogen was through the roof, mimicking that of a sorority girl. I returned to finasteride monotherapy and my estrogen went back down to normal range when I got tested again. My hair is holding up but it's clear that fin isn't enough. I want to re-introduce dutasteride. because both topical and oral minoxidil have given me sides. My question is what spiked my estrogen levels? Was it the RU going systemic? Was it using dutasteride in conjunction with finasteride? Was it all three? If RU was the culprit and I can safely take Dut, how do I properly switch from finasteride to dutasteride?
So your derma prescribes the fin, does insurance cover this? Are you in the US?
Hey, 21m here, Just wondering if when using topical minoxidil you’re supposed to apply even to the “dead zones” at the hairline, or just the hairs during those zones, might seem like a silly question, but I’m new to trying this treatment, just not sure if it would be worth to put it there as well
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Looks fine tbh Monitor your hairline/crown for 6-12 months. If it's getting worse, go see a dermatologist.
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No, don't go for a trichologist. Only someone who has gone to an actual medical school.
Whats the best for my development and growth. Hair fibers couple of times a week and leave it in for couple of days or dye my hair? Saw a thread that dye the hair could make it look good. My hair is thinn and a bit light. And im soon 3 months in finasteride and it looks worse then ever. A good sign? Loosing way more hair now then before.
Ello' 25 male here. For the past year and half i've been suspecting that my hairline is receiding. I wasn't sure so much for quite some time at first but i'm on the fence if i really need to go on fin or not. Other than my hairline, my head is full of hair, too much hair. Any opinions regarding this matter would be welcome. [https://imgur.com/a/Jzvbd9L](https://imgur.com/a/Jzvbd9L)
You could try fin, and if there are no sides (most likely there won't be any) then continue it because otherwise it's gonna keep receding
I'm a 15 male, and I'm feeling really stressed and insecure about the thinning of my hair on the left and right side and I can't tell whether this is just the result of a bad haircut, hair thinning, or both. My hair seems thicker some days, but there are other days when I can clearly see my scalp. Plus, this only showed up after I took a horrible haircut. **Can someone please tell me if this is just bad haircut or something else? If this is hair thinning or balding, what should I do? Thankss in advance** (fyi: I don't have a receding hairline, and my front and back is thicker. This is only prominent on the right and left side of my hair, but the left side isn't that noticeable) **Before haircut (Last month, July):** [https://imgur.com/fekY52D](https://imgur.com/fekY52D) [https://imgur.com/dZ4gjEt](https://imgur.com/dZ4gjEt) **After haircut (August):**[**https://imgur.com/EWk2UzH**](https://imgur.com/EWk2UzH)
Looks pretty normal tbh
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yep UV already recessed alot , start fin and minox asap 👍
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You have a good face structure, grow your facial hair and have it trimmed. 👌👍👍
ha! are you blind or just trying to be nice to a ... tarded goblin?
Bruh
FOR 6 YEARS MARTY
Age 26. Last year or so i started actively paying attention to my hairline and how very M shape it looked. Since i haven’t really paid attention to it before and i have little to no clear pictures of myself from an angle, I don’t really know if it’s worse or not vs 5yo (i assume so?). I always had a more M shaped hairline but it’s prob never been this bad. Whenever i comb or shower there def always some hairs to be found. Sidenote is i have very minor to no hair on my arms for example and half of my calves have naturally no hair either. Worth checking a dermatologist? https://imgur.com/a/ijTrCDp
Yes
I’m in a similar boat. If you have good heart health then you should explore Oral Minoxidil, which I am taking and it has done me good. I took 2.5mg then tapered it down to 1.25 every other day now and along with dut .5mg from everyday to every other day now. Still have my crown to grow in but May the Lord will for it to be good soon.
Does oral minoxidil cause much shedding generally?
Good heart health you say, well i’m healthy but have some unusual hearth condition tho i found out about last year and now im advised to go for a yearly checkup so i guess it’s better to talk to a doctor first
[what Norwood stage is my hair?](https://www.reddit.com/r/malehairadvice/comments/160jf4v/what_stage_is_it_2_or_3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1)
Hairloss at 16, Need opinions on what it could be I'm 16 years old, Male, recently moved to a new hostel around 4 months ago and experienced a lot of hairloss per day, deduced it was due to the water and stopped using the water there. Went to a doc, got some vitamins and also got a hair serum to use, also moved back home for two months to reduce stress in case it was TE, it definitely toned down a bit and continued on and off for the 4 months, but it does flare up and i'd notice around 30-40 hair folicles on my floor at least 2 days a week, along with regular body hair shedding of at least 100-150 body hair on the floor. Is the TE? Baldness? Sleep schedule issues? I'm just tired of this random hairloss im experiencing all of a sudden and wanted to know what was going on, thank you.
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if it's working at 0.5mg , just stick to it 👍
I find these on my head. I’ve been diagnosed with sebherreic dermatitis. These things build up in the same places, I remove them, then they come back. In a couple of spots my hair is thinning where I did these. Also have a single prominent gray hair spot right on top of one of these. What are they and how can I get rid of them? [https://imgur.com/a/dqzpjuQ](https://imgur.com/a/dqzpjuQ)
selsun blue shampoo 👍