Planning for future hairloss

[uselessgomez]

A tough thing to do I know, but what are the most effective ways we know of predict how bald a person will get? I had an online consult once with Dr. Rassman and he felt at that time the best way to predict future hairloss is by microscopic examination of the hair on the scalp to find miniaturization.

But we also know that hairloss can come in spurts and is sometimes rapid, sometimes delayed.

I am now 30, and my hairloss at this time seems to be confined to the frontal hairline. I have been on finasteride for about 8 years. I think it has slowed down but not stopped my hairloss. My hairline has thinned a bit over the last 3-4 years but it's not bad and it's been fairly minimal. Never tried Rogaine. I would consider dutastaride if there were a cheaper generic option available.

I am seriously considering my first hair transplant to soften and strengthen my hairline, and I think FUE would be a better option than strip for me.

I have done my research though and I know that once I start this, I have to be committed to it for life. How often is it that a person has ONE transplant then stops because he doesn't need another one? And in my case, my father, and grandfathers on both sides have significant hairloss, probably norwood 5-6. I was told that I am currently a 2-3. And in another online consult I had, the ht doc recommended about 700 grafts.

Anyone want to offer some feedback? Thanks. I love this site btw.