what should i do now?

[jaw123]

I went there 6 years ago and I did start to use minoxidil - first theirs and now another brand.
My hairline has barely changed in that time - still a NW1 - though I don't think that's down to the Minoxidil
In my opinion my hairloss wasn't that aggressive, and I didn't need to have taken minoxidil so early.

I don't know any good private dermatologists in London I'm afraid - but maybe some others will!

[joel203]

Oh I see fair enough, I just wish we could look into the future to see how bad out hairloss will end up!

[redy]

if you jumped on fin at the moment you could probably expect to hold on to your current hairline, at least for a while.

you really have no visible loss, as it really has more to do with thinning than the actual hairline placement. also, you have the right shape still.

I wouldn't worry about it any further than either a) you take fin or b) you don't take fin

[capitan]

Your hair still looks awesome, definitely not a Norwood 3, maybe a very good looking Norwood 2.

If you have lost hair however, you probably will lose more, so get on Finasteride. If you really want to be sure, take the same pics in 3 months and if the hair looks even a little worse, then yeah you really gotta get on it.

[joel203]

can anyone else give me feedback?

[joel203]

i've also noticed that although none of my male relatives have mph my mother has definitely suffered from hair loss in the frontal region- what are the chances eh? so I probably got it from her- which is frustrating as I have no male relatives to compare to

[knox777]

If its bothering you that much you need to go to a qualified trichologist (I'm assuming you're in the UK from your posts) and just fork out for a scalp biopsy mate. They are quite pricey, I think £100 ish, but at least then you will know for sure if its miniaturisation and can take appropriate action. Like you say, I would avoid places that try to sell you products (i.e Belgravia) you need to go to an independent place. ATM no-one on the forum can 100% give you the answer that you're looking for.
Regards

[joel203]

If its bothering you that much you need to go to a qualified trichologist (I'm assuming you're in the UK from your posts) and just fork out for a scalp biopsy mate. They are quite pricey, I think £100 ish, but at least then you will know for sure if its miniaturisation and can take appropriate action. Like you say, I would avoid places that try to sell you products (i.e Belgravia) you need to go to an independent place. ATM no-one on the forum can 100% give you the answer that you're looking for.
Regards

Oh right okay do you know of any such places that do them?
Thanks

[knox777]

I'm no expert but I think the key rule is to make sure that the clinic is a member of the International Association of Trichologists. Some hair transplant clinics can check for miniaturisation too.