Another 20 years old experience thinning and interested in Propecia

[dpm1129]

I'll give you guys a little background on all this in hopes that you guys can give me your best advice. I am a 20 year old who has began to experience thinning on the top of my head. Over the past six months, friends have pointed it out with remarks like, "are you kind of thinning up there?" I am not a very observant person, but I don't remember ever having extremely thick hair, but it is obvious me that I have some thinning. Because I am young, I am very interested in treating this (if I go bald later in life, fine, but I'd like to postpone a little longer.) Everyone in my family has their hair, granted all the men have thinned, but all of them have it. At the same time though, their thinning didn't start until late 30s. I'll post some pictures to give you guys a better idea. My first question is I just want to get a general idea from you guys of where I am at in terms of thinning. Secondly, I'd like to know if a general practitioner would be able to diagnose my problem based on looking at my scalp.

Btw, the pictures I posted my hair is a week removed from getting a buzz cut at level number two. I got the number two buzz today last week. Do you guys think I am a candidate for Propecia? I am interested in discussing the medication with my doc. Thanks brothas!

[dpm1129]

This is my first thread started on this site, so I don't know how long it usually takes for people to respond to topics, but any advice would be appreciated. I'm the type of person that likes to solve a problem immediately just to get it out of the way, and that's why advice would be helpful!

[dpm1129]

Here's a couple more photos.

[clandestine]

So take Propecia, and if it doesn't give you sexual side effects you're good.

[dpm1129]

So take Propecia, and if it doesn't give you sexual side effects you're good.

Do you think my general practitioner would be able to diagnose me and write me a prescription?

[Californication]

I would say you might have some thinning, pretty surprised your friends noticed as it seems very minimal, but yes, you could be a candidate for Propecia, and yeah no reason why your local dermatologist/GP wouldn't prescribe it.

[JustAYoungMan]

There is some light thinning, but its not bad at all. Barely noticeable.

I'd say get a prescription for finasteride. If it doesn't work consider rogaine as well. Wish you the best of luck!

[dpm1129]

Since a lot of my finances are dependent on my parents, what do you guys recommend being the best way to approach them with trying to get on Propecia? I mean I can pay for the prescription all by myself (I'd rather have their help obviously,) but I'm still on their insurance.

[dpm1129]

Here's another picture for ya guys with some strong lighting! So I talked to my parents, and they basically has the attitude of you are old enough, do what you want to do, so I am making my appointment Monday and will hopefully get an expert opinion.

[user1991]

Hey dude regarding insurance. I got prescribed for propecia three days ago, the prescription themselves were not insured because it was considered a cosmetic issue, so blue cross and blue shield didn't do shit. Cost me 179 for 90 pills which I'm splitting. Just heads up

[dpm1129]

Hey dude regarding insurance. I got prescribed for propecia three days ago, the prescription themselves were not insured because it was considered a cosmetic issue, so blue cross and blue shield didn't do shit. Cost me 179 for 90 pills which I'm splitting. Just heads up

Really? It says on their website that they will cover up to 20%. I guess up to could mean 0%. Did you get propecia or the generic?

[user1991]

Really? It says on their website that they will cover up to 20%. I guess up to could mean 0%. Did you get propecia or the generic?

Ya it sucks it covered dermatologist appointment, but not the meds. And I got generic propecia, about 40 dollars cheaper.

[dpm1129]

Alright fellas, this might be kind of a goofy concern, but I got an appointment later this month with a dermatologist who works in hair loss. I am a little nervous because I'm afraid in a month I will have dramatic hair loss. Goofy or realistic worry?

[user1991]

If your worried is there any way you can get it sooner? But I was in your situation sort of. When I was in college 2 months ago I noticed my hair loss and desperately wanted to see a derm but had to wait till i got back to my hometown. Honestly, i don't think those 2 months did any harm. I think you'll be fine with just waiting a month

[dpm1129]

If your worried is there any way you can get it sooner? But I was in your situation sort of. When I was in college 2 months ago I noticed my hair loss and desperately wanted to see a derm but had to wait till i got back to my hometown. Honestly, i don't think those 2 months did any harm. I think you'll be fine with just waiting a month

Later in the month was the most recent I could get for this dermatologist, and the office said she is their leading physician when it comes to hair loss. I imagine a month of waiting won't do too much harm. I noticed you were taking a lesser dose of fin than the 1 mg recommended. Did your derm recommend that? Or just on your own prerogative.