Question to people that have thinning hair on the back/side of your head

[DifferentLine]

Has anything helped to increase thickness in these areas?

I have thinning in these areas as well as typical MPB, and I don't think finasteride is doing anything for these areas. I think it's either retrograde alopecia or DUPA.

[drybone]

I would consult a dermatologist as I have never heard of Male Pattern Baldness for the sides and back.

[custards]

I'm interested in this too. This might sound funny but I actually wondered if some cases can be a side effect of certain treatments. The reason I got thinking about this is that the guys with thin sides are often the ones maintaining better-than-most on top. At least it looks better overall because there's less difference between thick and thin areas.

[redy]

they also might cut their hair that way to minimize the appearance of the top. which I do.

My sides aren't very thick looking because the way my hair grows on the sides is straight out, and doesn't fall down until it's about an inch long which I never let it grow to be. Cowlicks man.

[35YrsAfter]

Has anything helped to increase thickness in these areas?

I have thinning in these areas as well as typical MPB, and I don't think finasteride is doing anything for these areas. I think it's either retrograde alopecia or DUPA.

I had thinning everywhere ten years ago when I took Allegra, ibuprofen, glucosamine & chondroitin. Most people I speak with are very careful about what they eat and take, whether it's over the counter or prescription. Once I stopped using these medications, my situation greatly improved. Minoxidil, brushing and massage seem to make a big difference. I have posted this before but I'll say it again... Don't baby your hair.

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