Hello all, this is my first post. I have a couple questions and would appreciate any advice given. I’m twenty-three, and only in the past year began to notice my temples receding; they’re back pretty far but they’re easily hidden. Also during the past few months I now see that my hair is thinner on the top, front part of my head. It’s only in certain light, but I can definitely see my scalp more than I’d like. But, as far as I can tell, my hair isn’t falling out (at least not in the traditional sense). I scrub vigorously with shampoo for a couple minutes every day in the shower and less than ten hairs come out on average.
As far as family history is concerned, everyone on my mother’s side is totally bald (uncle, great-uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather), but absolutely no one on my father’s side is affected.
I’m interested in starting finasteride. I know the risks, and I’m willing to try it anyway. My question for you all is should I begin taking it now, or wait until it is clear that I’m suffering from MPB. As of right now I have a pretty good head of hair; I don’t think anyone but me notices at all. I would hate to start medicating myself unnecessarily now, but then again, I’d hate to wait a year and regret not starting it earlier. What do you all think?
I do have a few additional questions if you wouldn’t mind:
I’ve noticed that my scalp seems to itch more now than before; is there usually itchiness associated with going bald, or do I just have a dry scalp?
If I were to begin finasteride, I understand that many experience some symptoms throughout the first few weeks, and then for the majority, they go away? Is that true?
How long into my usage without symptoms would you think that it’s safe to say that I have not been affected? 6 months? 1 year?
I’ve read about how people go through a shedding phase, and generally that’s a good sign. Would that still be considered a good sign if I’m only in the very early stages of balding, where I’m really not losing much hair to begin with?
Anyway, I’m sorry for the long post, but if some of you have experience and wouldn’t mind answering my questions, it would be greatly appreciated.
As far as family history is concerned, everyone on my mother’s side is totally bald (uncle, great-uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather), but absolutely no one on my father’s side is affected.
I’m interested in starting finasteride. I know the risks, and I’m willing to try it anyway. My question for you all is should I begin taking it now, or wait until it is clear that I’m suffering from MPB. As of right now I have a pretty good head of hair; I don’t think anyone but me notices at all. I would hate to start medicating myself unnecessarily now, but then again, I’d hate to wait a year and regret not starting it earlier. What do you all think?
I do have a few additional questions if you wouldn’t mind:
I’ve noticed that my scalp seems to itch more now than before; is there usually itchiness associated with going bald, or do I just have a dry scalp?
If I were to begin finasteride, I understand that many experience some symptoms throughout the first few weeks, and then for the majority, they go away? Is that true?
How long into my usage without symptoms would you think that it’s safe to say that I have not been affected? 6 months? 1 year?
I’ve read about how people go through a shedding phase, and generally that’s a good sign. Would that still be considered a good sign if I’m only in the very early stages of balding, where I’m really not losing much hair to begin with?
Anyway, I’m sorry for the long post, but if some of you have experience and wouldn’t mind answering my questions, it would be greatly appreciated.
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