How to tell the Doc??

[gingerlocks]

Hey guys.

I think I'm in the early stages of hair loss but I'd prefer to be proactive rather than waiting and it be too late to do something about it.

Trouble is, I find it kind of embarrasing bringing it up at the docs - especially as it's not a 'health issue', certainly in the eyes of a lot of doctors.

Has anybody found this to be the case? And have you a good approach to bring it up and discuss it with your doc.

Like, what should I ask about also? Should I ask to see a trichologist?

Thanks

[thechamp]

No go straight to your gp and ask him for a script of propecia or proscar generic, buy some nizoral shampoo and rogaine 5 percent from the chemist, don't be ashamed to ask your gp most young men are on propecia

[35YrsAfter]

Hey guys.

I think I'm in the early stages of hair loss but I'd prefer to be proactive rather than waiting and it be too late to do something about it.

Trouble is, I find it kind of embarrasing bringing it up at the docs - especially as it's not a 'health issue', certainly in the eyes of a lot of doctors.

Has anybody found this to be the case? And have you a good approach to bring it up and discuss it with your doc.

Like, what should I ask about also? Should I ask to see a trichologist?

Thanks

There are risks associated with just about every medication. I personally use Rogaine but I don't think it helps all that much. I have never taken Propecia or Avodart. With just about any medication, there are risks and the rare, more severe side effects. Although I really hated losing my hair, if I could do it over, I still wouldn't have taken Propecia or Avodart. Working at Dr. Cole's office, I hear a variety of opinions and experiences related to these two drugs. They do work without issues for some men.

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[mmmcoffee]

Which is more embarrassing? Asking your doctor in private for a prescription, or going bald for the whole world to see.

Go talk to your doc

[Buster]

Don't feel at all embarrassed about seeing your doctor. Just think about all of the things that he/she does/sees on a regular basis. I just told mine that I noticed my hair was thinning a bit and he took a look and said well I can give you a prescription for Finaseride or Rogaine, or both, your choice.

[howers]

No go straight to your gp and ask him for a script of propecia or proscar generic, buy some nizoral shampoo and rogaine 5 percent from the chemist, don't be ashamed to ask your gp most young men are on propecia

First ask what the doctor thinks

[gingerlocks]

Which is more embarrassing? Asking your doctor in private for a prescription, or going bald for the whole world to see.

Go talk to your doc

Good point! I’ve booked in to see the doc anyway. Should I ask to see a trichologist just so I can find out about the health of my hair? Also a second opinion won’t hurt surely?

[gingerlocks]

Don't feel at all embarrassed about seeing your doctor. Just think about all of the things that he/she does/sees on a regular basis. I just told mine that I noticed my hair was thinning a bit and he took a look and said well I can give you a prescription for Finaseride or Rogaine, or both, your choice.

Thank you that was very reassuring. I will take this approach when I go the docs this week :-/

[gingerlocks]

Thanks for all the responses guys. At the moment I have recession at the temples and forehead. It’s just beginning to get noticeable.

All the hair is still there but there is like a 2-3cm margin where the hair is very fine just before it hits the thicker stuff. Like I can see the hair but it doesn’t get picked up in photos even though it still grows to a decent length. I’d love to save this 2-3cm margin but fear it may be too late :-/

[capitan]

Thanks for all the responses guys. At the moment I have recession at the temples and forehead. It’s just beginning to get noticeable.

All the hair is still there but there is like a 2-3cm margin where the hair is very fine just before it hits the thicker stuff. Like I can see the hair but it doesn’t get picked up in photos even though it still grows to a decent length. I’d love to save this 2-3cm margin but fear it may be too late :-/

Dude you have to get on Finasteride NOW.

Trust me I have been in your situation, you do NOT want to lose that 3cm margin of hair.

It will make a HUGE difference in how attractive your face is, especially in photos.

Save it while you can.

The only thing you can possibly ever regret is not starting treatment as early as you could have.

Consider yourself already late.

I know I sound dramatic this time but I was in your exact same situation not too long ago, the experience is still fresh in my mind.

[Follicle Death Row]

No go straight to your gp and ask him for a script of propecia or proscar generic, buy some nizoral shampoo and rogaine 5 percent from the chemist, don't be ashamed to ask your gp most young men are on propecia

Do you reckon most young men are on it? I would have thought not but thinking about it now I've seen a few of my friends' hair loss stop right in its tracks while my own hair continues to disappear like a forest fire.

[medion1]

Do you reckon most young men are on it?.

Of course they're not, dont be rediculous. What a weird little "baldness forum" world you are in if you think that most young men are on finasteride.

I'm from the UK and can tell you that 99.9999999% of young men have never heard of finasteride.

[strife91]

Try having ur doctor inspecting ur junk haha talking about hairless was no sweat

[burtandernie]

As kind of a side note how are we 20 years after propecia and still there is not a single FDA approved topical for MPB yet? It baffles me how such a topical problem needs a dangerous internal medication to treat even decades after knowing how critical androgens are to it all. There are thousands of products that need to penetrate and deliver payloads through skin or other tissue barriers how is vehicle still an issue? Its like every company reinvents the wheel while we wait many years