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  • Jkm14j
    Junior Member
    • Aug 2018
    • 6

    How much time do I have?

    I’m 19, just started Fin about a week ago. Over the past month, I’ve started diffuse thinning very aggressively. If Fin doesn’t end up working (I’m trying to prepare for the worst), how much time do you think I have before I have to shave it? MPB runs on one side of my family (mom’s).

  • dtmpower
    Junior Member
    • Sep 2018
    • 4

    #2
    I just started fin a little while ago as well. Looking at your pictures, I would say you have nothing to worry about, seems like you started meds just in time.

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    • Jkm14j
      Junior Member
      • Aug 2018
      • 6

      #3
      Good to hear man, that gives me a little more hope. Good luck to you on Fin as well!

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      • mrclean
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2017
        • 511

        #4
        So the back look like where you part your hair or is that thinning also? Any before pictures?

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        • Jkm14j
          Junior Member
          • Aug 2018
          • 6

          #5
          Originally posted by mrclean
          So the back look like where you part your hair or is that thinning also? Any before pictures?
          I purposely separated my hair like that, so I guess it’s a part. With my hair normally, you can’t see any bald spots. However, my part has in fact gotten wider, which I’ve heard is a sign of diffuse thinning.

          Pic with the side part is from the other day, the other is from a month ago. For now, my main worry has been on my hairline.

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          • Jkm14j
            Junior Member
            • Aug 2018
            • 6

            #6
            Originally posted by Jazz1
            What brand finesteride are you using? As some generic brands can be very poor in quality.

            Also what other added additional products besides finesteride do you use?
            I use the generic brand from Walgreens (1mg).

            I was using Nizoral every 3 days the past month but I might stop soon. Feels like it’s frying my hair. Could I get pretty much the same results using regular shampoo with Fin? Considering I heard Nizoral isn’t expected to do much I don’t think it’s worth it.

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            • BaldBearded
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2017
              • 548

              #7
              No one on here is qualified to answer the questions you are asking.

              You need to give the meds a chance to work, that includes going through potential shedding.

              As for how long it will take you to "go bald" if it doesn't work? No one can tell you, not even a doctor. Genetics can tip you off to potential degree of baldness, but not always. And you have hormones and environment to add to the mix.

              Just take it slowly, and think positively that maybe the fin will work for you!

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