19yr old, Started finasteride today- how bad is my hair, anyway? Pics included

[Corkman]

Google drive link:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1k40PmSi9M9EBhK59ZT_y2uSXc1Zu7VZP

I’m a bit concerned for side effects, but luckily for me I already struggle with erectile dysfunction

my life is rough smh

[BaldBearded]

You still have lots of hair, but I see the recession.

If you are concerned with side effects, why did you start the medication?

[Corkman]

Bc it’s not that big of a deal to me if I can’t get hard every time?

As long as my gf gets off I have a blast

[hairlossjedi]

lol well put....medically speaking, the good news is its minor for now. I'd keep track of it, consider a topical adjunct, but I've seen much worse. I'm not a doctor, I do have 30 years experience as a hospital, clinic or EMS Technician, including my first transplant assist, back in 1989? Lots of educated folks here, but my take is your really not done growing completely yet. I know that sounds silly at first, but look at when a weightlifter "grows" into his mans body . He fills out so to speak. I could use alot of clinical terminology and sound smart but that only serves the ego. I believe, having worked with thousands of young men and women during my professional career, that men seem to mature into their twenties. My penis grew, I had changed shoe sizes, started putting on muscle easily.....all after 21,. My point is this, I dont think you can truly "finish" growing, including your internal physiology, until well after 18. Just my opinion. I wouldnt say dont treat your hair loss. I would say take lots of pics like every 6 weeks and post em if your worried, or send em to me. I have known the Doc I am currently working for for nearly 30 years, both professionally and personally. I feel super confident he'd offer similar advise. Keep track of your loss by objective means. Re-post your results..(lots of experience on these forums). I'm just sayin dont sell the farm yet. You caught it early, if you indeed have MAA. Been right where you are at. lotsa options.

[Corkman]

That’s really interesting take on all that, but that may raise some concerns about me messing with bodily hormones then. I’m sure you can tell a bit from photos, but I’m not too muscular, relatively. I have some semblance of muscle in my core area for a four pack, but I don’t workout really for me to be sure if my total muscle mass is just because I have a boyish body naturally or if I’m not done developing.

I’m pretty short at 5’7, and I haven’t had any growth since I was about 17.
Feels like it’s been downhill from there honestly. I started getting grey hairs then lmao.

I’m going to stay on fin for a bit, maybe a year and I’ll stop if it’s not a moderate improvement.