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Hey guys,
Before I start I just wanted to say that this forum was really helpful for me, especially during this time in my life. I just turned 19 years old and I just finished my freshman year in college. I know this post may be long, but bear with me!
My whole life, I noticed that my hair was thin, really thin. It got worse and worse as I entered high school. It was definitely not noticeable unless you were very close to me and in bright lighting. I really didn't pay to much attention to it until the latter part of my senior year of high school. I was somewhat of a popular guy, had a lot of friends, girls seemed to like me, I was a good student, and I excelled on my sports teams. However, this is when I really started to notice more and more of my scalp. I had not even turned 18 yet and I was already experiencing more thinning. Still, I didn't really do anything about it.
Fast forward to the middle of august, when I reported to camp for preseason. (I play soccer in college) I was excited to move in, meet some new people, and to play the game I love. I was enjoying myself until classes started and parties became more prevalent. The beginning of the year wasn't too bad, in terms of hair loss, I was just trying not to think about it. A couple of times a week my friends would make jokes about my hair, but I really didn't care.
One night I finally decided that something had to be done. While at a party, I was playing pong when some drunk idiot came by and started talking to me and my partner. He started to piss us off and we asked him to go away. He got mad and started making fun of my friend and I. He obviously attacked my hair loss. He made fun of my thin hair and somewhat receding hair line. The party was crowded and others started to notice. I swear if I had another beer in me I would have punched the kid out! I was so embarrassed, as a lot of my friends were there and took notice. "Wow dude, you are going bald!"
The next couple weeks or so passed and all I thought about was my hair. I wore hats around, even though I don't really look good in them. I would stare in the mirror for hours a day, just staring at my scalp. It was one night when I decided something must be done. It was about a week before Christmas and my dad asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I knew exactly what I wanted. Minoxidil.
Not only did I start using rogaine twice a day, but I was also given a prescription for propecia. Now before anyone starts to hamper me on the possible side effects of finasteride, let me tell you that I have not experienced any negative effects. My doctor believes because I have a high testosterone level (I started shaving everyday in 9th grade, as a clean shaven face was part of the dress code. I am also very hairy). Anyway, he told me the possible side effects, some sexual. He believed that I was a very good candidate for the medicine. (FYI, although I am not as sexually active as I hoped to be, I still am active and I have never had any problems in that respect. I have been using the medicine for about 4 months now).
I started using these two together at the beginning of January. I did not mind using rogaine (5%, liquid form) twice a day, and popping a propecia pill every other day, as prescribed by my doctor. I was willing and hopeful.
In about early march, I started to actually believe that the treatment was working. I noticed almost no hair on my pillow and comb. I looked in the mirror and I noticed my hair was thicker. My confidence started to grow.
Today, 4 months after initial use, I am very impressed with the treatment. I have more hair now then I did when I was 16! Not only have I noticed that my hair is so much thicker, I see little hairs started to grow. Last week, while hanging with some friends, one of my friends was staring at me for a while and said, "are you using rogaine? You have so much more hair!?" I initially denied, but as they all started to examine my scalp,I admitted to the use. They we're all really impressed, mentioning that my hair was thicker and fuller. They couldn't even see my scalp anymore!
For you younger guys like me who think that your doomed to hair loss, think otherwise. Although you may not be able to regrow most of the hair, this treatment method will halt your hair loss and thicken your hair. I am so happy with the results and will continue to use!
Thanks for your time guys, glad you stayed with me
Before I start I just wanted to say that this forum was really helpful for me, especially during this time in my life. I just turned 19 years old and I just finished my freshman year in college. I know this post may be long, but bear with me!
My whole life, I noticed that my hair was thin, really thin. It got worse and worse as I entered high school. It was definitely not noticeable unless you were very close to me and in bright lighting. I really didn't pay to much attention to it until the latter part of my senior year of high school. I was somewhat of a popular guy, had a lot of friends, girls seemed to like me, I was a good student, and I excelled on my sports teams. However, this is when I really started to notice more and more of my scalp. I had not even turned 18 yet and I was already experiencing more thinning. Still, I didn't really do anything about it.
Fast forward to the middle of august, when I reported to camp for preseason. (I play soccer in college) I was excited to move in, meet some new people, and to play the game I love. I was enjoying myself until classes started and parties became more prevalent. The beginning of the year wasn't too bad, in terms of hair loss, I was just trying not to think about it. A couple of times a week my friends would make jokes about my hair, but I really didn't care.
One night I finally decided that something had to be done. While at a party, I was playing pong when some drunk idiot came by and started talking to me and my partner. He started to piss us off and we asked him to go away. He got mad and started making fun of my friend and I. He obviously attacked my hair loss. He made fun of my thin hair and somewhat receding hair line. The party was crowded and others started to notice. I swear if I had another beer in me I would have punched the kid out! I was so embarrassed, as a lot of my friends were there and took notice. "Wow dude, you are going bald!"
The next couple weeks or so passed and all I thought about was my hair. I wore hats around, even though I don't really look good in them. I would stare in the mirror for hours a day, just staring at my scalp. It was one night when I decided something must be done. It was about a week before Christmas and my dad asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I knew exactly what I wanted. Minoxidil.
Not only did I start using rogaine twice a day, but I was also given a prescription for propecia. Now before anyone starts to hamper me on the possible side effects of finasteride, let me tell you that I have not experienced any negative effects. My doctor believes because I have a high testosterone level (I started shaving everyday in 9th grade, as a clean shaven face was part of the dress code. I am also very hairy). Anyway, he told me the possible side effects, some sexual. He believed that I was a very good candidate for the medicine. (FYI, although I am not as sexually active as I hoped to be, I still am active and I have never had any problems in that respect. I have been using the medicine for about 4 months now).
I started using these two together at the beginning of January. I did not mind using rogaine (5%, liquid form) twice a day, and popping a propecia pill every other day, as prescribed by my doctor. I was willing and hopeful.
In about early march, I started to actually believe that the treatment was working. I noticed almost no hair on my pillow and comb. I looked in the mirror and I noticed my hair was thicker. My confidence started to grow.
Today, 4 months after initial use, I am very impressed with the treatment. I have more hair now then I did when I was 16! Not only have I noticed that my hair is so much thicker, I see little hairs started to grow. Last week, while hanging with some friends, one of my friends was staring at me for a while and said, "are you using rogaine? You have so much more hair!?" I initially denied, but as they all started to examine my scalp,I admitted to the use. They we're all really impressed, mentioning that my hair was thicker and fuller. They couldn't even see my scalp anymore!
For you younger guys like me who think that your doomed to hair loss, think otherwise. Although you may not be able to regrow most of the hair, this treatment method will halt your hair loss and thicken your hair. I am so happy with the results and will continue to use!
Thanks for your time guys, glad you stayed with me
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