18, what do you think of my crown?

[Ink]

So I'm not sure if I should start minox, if my understanding is correct in only promotes temporary new hair growth and doesnt actually slow the balding process otherwise?

[dex89]

Minox will slow the processing down but be aware that if you start minoxidil, Fin, or anything hair loss products you will shed but this is NORMAL.

[Ink]

I took my last fin pill a few days ago, developed mild gyno/puffy nipples. I saw significant regrowth/thickening in the crown and front on finasteride, hoping I won't be bald in a few months.

[Woodyy]

Could have just used a low dose of an AI, I have one on hand just in case I get any signs of gyno appearing, much easier than accepting defeat and baldness which is likely what you've just done.

[Ink]

Could have just used a low dose of an AI, I have one on hand just in case I get any signs of gyno appearing, much easier than accepting defeat and baldness which is likely what you've just done.

Might try that in the future, not sure. Good AIs seem really expensive (got the fin real cheap)

[UK_]

If you're experiencing side effects with finasteride, why are you continuing the treatment?

[Ink]

If you're experiencing side effects with finasteride, why are you continuing the treatment?

What? I just said I quit

[UK_]

What? I just said I quit

Yeah sorry about that I read it quickly, a shame you were part of that "alleged" 2% who suffer side effects.

I personally think the 2% figure is absolute bullshit, the amount of people who encounter some form of side effect is clearly far higher than this figure in reality.

[PatientlyWaiting]

Hang on a minute - did you just start taking Finasteride based upon the comments of this forum and your own opinion (looking in mirror/pictures)? I hope you sought a professional opinion from a doctor who concluded it is male pattern baldness. You have to remember there are different forms of hair loss, and from what you have shown, it is difficult, if not impossible to tell whether you are even slightly thinning.

What?

His crown is thinning and his hairline is receding.

[PatientlyWaiting]

Hey Ink, do you work out? And what is your diet like?

[UK_]

What?

His crown is thinning and his hairline is receding.

Is that a professional diagnosis? Lol, the point of my post was see a ****ing doctor before taking Finasteride! It's a dangerous drug!

[Ink]

Hey Ink, do you work out? And what is your diet like?

I've always been very skinny growing up, finasteride actually helped me put on mass (guessing I had high DHT levels and low estrogen which contributed to fat burn), I'm only 70kgs at 5'10 though. Gonna start working out more seriously now.

[Ink]

I can only know what I experienced, are you denying hormones have effects on mood/the brain? Just because test is raised by 10% on average on most people doesn't mean it does for everyone, the hormone system is very complex, you have to look at the individual. Maybe my hormones were ****ed up before starting, who knows.

edit: and the first post you quoted was because my estrogen skyrocketed, I went to a doctor and she immediately upon seeing me knew what was up and likened my symptoms to womens period.

[drybone]

Minox will slow the processing down but be aware that if you start minoxidil, Fin, or anything hair loss products you will shed but this is NORMAL.

I have a question Dex.

I had my HT 6 months ago . I was dubious about fin for the first 2 months so I didnt start until Jan 30th.

How long does the shed phase last? Will it really take a year for it to all be grown back in ?

[PatientlyWaiting]

Is that a professional diagnosis? Lol, the point of my post was see a ****ing doctor before taking Finasteride! It's a dangerous drug!

You said...

from what you have shown, it is difficult, if not impossible to tell whether you are even slightly thinning.

No it's not

Any way, Ink, good luck. I see you quit fin cause your tits were growing. Hopefully you find a way around your hair loss.