Receding Hairline @ 17

[capitan]

Why don't you recommend minoxidil? I use it, but at my stage of hair loss I had to throw the kitchen sink at it. As far as your having lots of sex comment, pics or it isn't happening. Just joking, good for you.

Yeah, one side of my hairline is a strong NW2 and the other pretty much a NW3. I have thick hair everywhere else.

I just want to maintain, so the twice-daily applications of Rogaine with its famous shedding phases didn't make any sense to me.

I've always believed that Rogaine is a last resort, Finasteride being the first. I also believe that Rogaine should only be used if you really, really need to regrow hair.

I'm not saying it isn't effective, I'm pretty sure that in your case it's better that you are applying it.

I'll post pics of my sexual escapades soon, don't worry man I got you.

[horte]

Hey man sorry about hairloss. I'm 18 now and have been losing hair since 16 in my temples. I would be a NW2 or 3 if I had done nothing by now. Don't even consider not doing Min it's worked wonders on my hairline and creates lots of small hairs which gives you hope. I advice following in my footsteps which is detmaroll/Min until your 18 then fin. I was prescribed fin at 17 but made the decision to wait and think you should too. So far I've been on fin for a month and no sides.

As for mindoxil shedding.... It will happen or at least for me. But just remember shedding is necessary and that it seems it resets your hair cycle so it all sheds at once. Don't lose faith it will come back even if it's hard to believe. Our goal as young HL people is delay and maintain until a cure act now!

[Notcoolanymore]

Yeah the foam is definitely not greasy like the liquid. Dries much faster. For some reason I just think the liquid works better because I can see it. The foam dries so damn fast, sometimes I don't know if I am using enough for it to be effective.

[35YrsAfter]

The only issue I have with minoxidil is that it is a bit greasy. As far as applying, it literally takes only 3 - 4 minutes, and that is including the time to wash my hands afterward. As long as you are using the dropper and rubbing it in after you place a few drops, then you will be fine. The only way I could see it being a mess is if you are just pouring it on your head from the bottle.

I have not noticed any greasy issue with Rogaine foam. I believe that some minoxidil formulations contain propylene glycol. They put that stuff in car radiator anti-freeze and I would definitely avoid rubbing that in my scalp.

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[Notcoolanymore]

The only issue I have with minoxidil is that it is a bit greasy. As far as applying, it literally takes only 3 - 4 minutes, and that is including the time to wash my hands afterward. As long as you are using the dropper and rubbing it in after you place a few drops, then you will be fine. The only way I could see it being a mess is if you are just pouring it on your head from the bottle.

[redy]

Stay away from Rogaine, don't go down that route.
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I don't really understand this comment at all, unless you mean it's annoying to apply it?

[Notcoolanymore]

I'm 18 and I started losing hair at 16.

Stay away from Rogaine, don't go down that route.

Keep watching your hair and if it becomes obvious you have lost any at all, get a prescription for Finasteride.

Disregard the side-effects, as studies consistently prove that only 2% suffer reversible side-effects.

I went on Finasteride 6 months ago when I was your age. I don't know if I regrew anything, but my hair looks noticeably better. Before taking the medication, my hair actually kept looking worse and worse by the month.

Now that my hair isn't falling out before my eyes, I've had the freedom to live my life without many worries. I have lots of sex.

Why don't you recommend minoxidil? I use it, but at my stage of hair loss I had to throw the kitchen sink at it. As far as your having lots of sex comment, pics or it isn't happening. Just joking, good for you.

[capitan]

I'm 18 and I started losing hair at 16.

Stay away from Rogaine, don't go down that route.

Keep watching your hair and if it becomes obvious you have lost any at all, get a prescription for Finasteride.

Disregard the side-effects, as studies consistently prove that only 2% suffer reversible side-effects.

I went on Finasteride 6 months ago when I was your age. I don't know if I regrew anything, but my hair looks noticeably better. Before taking the medication, my hair actually kept looking worse and worse by the month.

Now that my hair isn't falling out before my eyes, I've had the freedom to live my life without many worries. I have lots of sex.

[iH8d0ugh]

As another 17 year old who's dealing with this shit there are 3 things you can do:

1. Not give a **** and let your hair fall out (which isn't an option for me)

2. cry and moan about a really shitty situation while not doing anything about it (which is what I did for almost a year)

3. OR you could quit bitching about something that you actually can control and start treating your hairloss.

I wish i started treatment straight away. I have been dermarolling and using Minoxidil now for over 6 months and have seen AMAZING regrowth around my hairline, like, the new hairs dont grow very long but they have without a doubt started growing back and will most likely just get thicker because of the minoxidil. I'm going to start with Finasteride sometime in the coming months aswell

[redy]

For the record, it would be a lot easier to figure out what's best for you to do (or to do in the future when you're older?) if you showed a picture of your hair

At some point, every guy should experience some loss in the temples which is normal for a 'mature' hairline.

[greatjob!]

I read somewhere that your future hairline is more from your mothers side not your fathers side. A lot of people just assume you inherit it from your Dad because he's going to have hair loss and your mum probably won't.

That's an old wives tale, you inherit mpb for both parents. It is thought to be an autosomal dominant trait

[35YrsAfter]

I looked up the side effects the other day and noticed Cordran SP has the awful side effect of excessive hair growth!
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Here is what one Website says:
"Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: stretch marks, skin thinning/discoloration, acne, excessive hair growth, hair bumps (folliculitis)."

Hair growth, a "serious" side effect?

Chuck

[35YrsAfter]

I've read everywhere the stories of shedding with Rogaine and it making things end up worse and I'm extremely scared and can't decide on whether to try it or not.
I'm only 17 and this has been devastating to me and is bringing my confidence way down.

What can you guys recommend and do you think that I should try Rogaine?

Thanks

Im my experience shedding is more common starting up using Propecia. Rogaine is one of those hair loss medications that works best in the crown area and the reason it works is not fully understood... so they say. As you may or may not know, minoxidil (Rogaine) was developed to treat high blood pressure. It dilates blood vessels. I personally believe that improved blood flow can improve hair growth.

My hair began thinning when I was 17. At that time there was little that could be done. A dermatologist prescribed hydrocortisone cream (steroid) for my hair loss and it actually seemed to help a little. My friends and family said it did. Recently I developed persistent dermatitis as the result of poison ivy. I have been using Cordran SP cream (flurandrenolide) for a few months. I noticed that my hair density has improved. I looked up the side effects the other day and noticed Cordran SP has the awful side effect of excessive hair growth!

35YrsAfter also posts as CITNews and works at Dr. Cole's office
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Cole Hair Transplant
1070 Powers Place
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
Phone 678-566-1011
email 35YrsAfter at chuck@forhair.com
The contents of my posts are my opinions and not medical advice
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions. Ask for Chuck

[Jamiejames]

I read somewhere that your future hairline is more from your mothers side not your fathers side. A lot of people just assume you inherit it from your Dad because he's going to have hair loss and your mum probably won't.

[Tracy C]

So you think I shouldnt use rogaine now? Are there any disadvantages to starting it early?

I feel it is best to make sure that you need to try it. Right now you do not actually know if you need it or not. It doesn't hurt to be sure.

The main disadvantage of Rogaine (or generic Minoxidil) is that it is an inconvenient lifelong commitment. There are some possible side effects, but they are generally mild. The main one being scalp itching and irritation. This is kept under control with a medicated shampoo such as Nizoral.

On Nizoral, make sure not to over use it. Nizoral can dry out your hair and scalp. Use Nizoral A-D only once every three or four days (basically twice per week). If you get the full prescription strength Nizoral, use that only once per week, unless your doctor has specifically told you to use it more often than that. Also make sure to use a good quality moisturizing conditioner almost daily.