21 - Receding

[Hairs]

Hi all,

Been reading the forum for a while, thought i'd post to get some views from others.

I'm 21 now and have got comments in the year or so about my hair. I went to visit a hair specialist recently who confirmed MPB and offered Propecia and minox.

Like many others I've been put off Propecia and I'm considering starting up minox soon.

As far as grandparents go, one had a decent head of hair and the other was bold. My dad has lost most of his hair - probably a NW6.

I think I'm getting away with it not looking very bad because of the way I have my fringe.

Appreciate your comments,

[djsquared]

Start the meds. Everyone reacts differently. Based on my own results I wish I started at 21 not 24. 3 years later I noticed growth and was happy. Now a year later I'm unsure if I'm regressing or going through a seasonal shed, or becoming tolerant to the meds. I posted recently about this with my pics.

In any event, doing nothing will most definitely lead to hair loss. May as well try to fight it for a few of your youthful years.

[Tracy C]

I think I'm getting away with it not looking very bad because of the way I have my fringe.

You don't look bad at all. If it bothers you though, Propecia can slow it down or stop it and possibly even allow some hair to grow back.

Rogaine may help you regrow some hair but it does nothing to block the hormone that is triggering the loss in the first place. Therefore you will be fighting a very steep uphill battle all the way.

[drybone]

Hi all,

Been reading the forum for a while, thought i'd post to get some views from others.

I'm 21 now and have got comments in the year or so about my hair. I went to visit a hair specialist recently who confirmed MPB and offered Propecia and minox.

Like many others I've been put off Propecia and I'm considering starting up minox soon.

As far as grandparents go, one had a decent head of hair and the other was bold. My dad has lost most of his hair - probably a NW6.

I think I'm getting away with it not looking very bad because of the way I have my fringe.

Appreciate your comments,

Your hairline is high but your hair looks great.

Like the others have suggested, get started on propecia and minox to keep the great hair you have !

[Hairs]

Hey guys thanks for the replies!

Just in two minds about Propecia...

[inspects]

Hey guys thanks for the replies!

Just in two minds about Propecia...

Try reading the information in these links, then consult with a specialist.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=4e07adb4-7807-47d3-b9a9-2332a3047410#section-15.1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finasteride

http://www.baldingblog.com/2012/11/08/can-propecia-possibly-thicken-hair-or-is-a-transplant-necessary/

http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/medical-treatment/medications/propecia-finasteride/

Propecia works for millions of people, besides stopping hair loss, many regrow hair, including myself, I also use Minoxidil.

You will find many people on this forum who have side-effects, and many people who do not. Most who do have sides are the people which are the most vocal about the subject, considering the amount of members here on this forum that is about consistent with the +/-2% who suffer the side-effects according to past studies prior to FDA approval of the medication.

[tgajr]

Minox

I had the same problem at your age. I used minoxidil and I had lots of happy hair. Go get some generic stuff and start using it. Should work. You are very young and time is on your side.

Its pretty cheap too.

[Hairs]

Try reading the information in these links, then consult with a specialist.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=4e07adb4-7807-47d3-b9a9-2332a3047410#section-15.1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finasteride

http://www.baldingblog.com/2012/11/08/can-propecia-possibly-thicken-hair-or-is-a-transplant-necessary/

http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/medical-treatment/medications/propecia-finasteride/

Propecia works for millions of people, besides stopping hair loss, many regrow hair, including myself, I also use Minoxidil.

You will find many people on this forum who have side-effects, and many people who do not. Most who do have sides are the people which are the most vocal about the subject, considering the amount of members here on this forum that is about consistent with the +/-2% who suffer the side-effects according to past studies prior to FDA approval of the medication.

Thanks for the links! Do you know if there were any studies conducted after the FDA approval?

[Hairs]

I had the same problem at your age. I used minoxidil and I had lots of happy hair. Go get some generic stuff and start using it. Should work. You are very young and time is on your side.

Its pretty cheap too.

That's great it worked well for you. I'm hoping to get some regain soon and hopefully I get some good results.

[dex89]

YUP!

Was on propecia for a year, the first 4 months I had the penis dysfunction side effect but I stick threw it and BAM, back to normal slaying down the V.

[BigThinker]

slaying down the V.

[Aames]

I had Fin sides when I first took it but I'm now back to normal. It is a risk but it is up to you to decide if it's worth it. The people with devastating and/or permanent sides are the VERY vocal minority, it seems. Although, I really recommend you live a relatively healthy lifestyle while you're taking the drug. Exercise, sleep, and eat well to be sure that no other lifestyle factors could contribute to your T levels dipping or anything weird happening with your hormones. I'm very curious about the lifestyles that people with side effects lead since ED is a fairly common occurrence as people age and stop looking after themselves.

[inspects]

I had Fin sides when I first took it but I'm now back to normal. It is a risk but it is up to you to decide if it's worth it. The people with devastating and/or permanent sides are the VERY vocal minority, it seems.

Although, I really recommend you live a relatively healthy lifestyle while you're taking the drug. Exercise, sleep, and eat well to be sure that no other lifestyle factors could contribute to your T levels dipping or anything weird happening with your hormones. I'm very curious about the lifestyles that people with side effects lead since ED is a fairly common occurrence as people age and stop looking after themselves.

I agree entirely...best to eat very nutritious food , stay or get jacked, take some supplements vitamins and antioxidants. Get enough sleep, try not to worry about things, pop a Propecia, stop losing hair, grow some back, life goes on.

[This Sucks]

Are you guys sure exercising more is healthy with finasteride?

I know with accutane they advise you not to work out more than you need to because it can mess up your liver.