Starting 1 mg a day generic propecia!

[user1991]

Hey guys hows it going? Just a little background. I'm 22 years old and don't have much balding in my family. Dad went completely bald when he was 18 and my grandfather from mom has full head of hair (which according to my derm is where most guys can determine their hair future), and grandfather on dad's side also full head of hair. I've always had very thin hair but a good amount of it. I didn't even know I was balding until this year when my awesome and caring gf informed me that she thought I was balding. Honestly, I never cared one bit about my hair and just drowned it every day with shampoo ha, well not funny any more ha. But after looking at some pictures in past 2 years I could tell my temples were receding a bit into i guess a "mature hairline", so i thought. Went to the derm for the first time today and was confirmed for slight thinning on crown and slight receding temples. Fortunately, my doctor recommended generic propecia. After hearing about all the sides, I am still on board with propecia and doing anything and everything to save/grow my hair Starting tomorrow I will be taking 1 mg of generic propecia for 12 months and will keep this thread updated with pics and thoughts! Wish me luck guys! Peace!

[user1991]

sorry also few pics of hair overall. probably gonna cut it tomorrow. Peace!!

[Jcm800]

Good luck mate, my hair looks very similar to yours, my loss has been slow and gradual, started at age 27 - i'm 44 now, it still worry's me, and i too am very tempted to start Finasteride to save it..

[user1991]

Short update I actually will be taking .5mg a day

[user1991]

just a short update! been on .5 mg for 4 days. no difference so far, I am very well aware it's only the beginning but ya. 0 side effects and effectiveness on hair. peace!

[BigThinker]

Mines just a bit farther than that.

Set your goal to maintain what you have.

[user1991]

Hey guys just a question and update.

1. Creeping up on 6 months! And I have super tiny baby sprouts that are on my hairline!! Literally invisible unless really up close though so....ya.
2. I wanted your guys opinion on something. When I washed my hair in the sink (which I do once a week just to see exactly how much I'm shedding) I noticed a solid amount of hairs, but they seemed short and thick and my hair is pretty long so based off this pick can I get your opinions? Thanks guys!


P.s. Will be posting pic of sprouts on hairline tomorrow peace guys!

[user1991]

Idk if you guys can see it well or not...but lemme know! Peace!

[spacepiston]

I think your hair has improved, though like mine, you had hardly any problem to begin with. It pays to act quick I'm sure. I just wish I didn't have side effects... My side effects aren't bad enough to stop just yet, not for the perceived benefit

[user1991]

I think your hair has improved, though like mine, you had hardly any problem to begin with. It pays to act quick I'm sure. I just wish I didn't have side effects... My side effects aren't bad enough to stop just yet, not for the perceived benefit

Thanks dude that means a lot! Ya I'm overall happy with my propecia experience, so far of course. Dang I'm sorry to here that amigo. What effects are u getting?

@gldngamer haha I know it's a terrible habit cause I do my best to not think of it but it's just so I can have a general perspective I guess. Eh hard to tell, I'm definitely shedding constantly and also having hairs all over my towel and such, but like u see in that picture (my bad for terrible quality) that's about as much as I shed in the shower. Which is just about the only time I truly see a decent amount if hair falling.