Recent content by AlexJay80

@random phone charger - Buzzing is a bad idea particularly if your hair loss is only slight. It makes the situation look far worse than it is and if you're thinning anywhere, it'll show. The only people who should really buzz are guys with extensive hair loss i.e. Norwood 4 and above. At this...

@Falsenine - I had diffused thinning right across my scalp although it was worse at the vertex. I was a Norwood 2 at 17 and after 20 years of snail pace hair loss I became a Norwood 3 Vertex with thinning starting to occur elsewhere on the top of the head. After 3 months of Minoxidil...

Minoxidil creates real hairs because it's a vasodilator that opens up hair follicles so oxygen can get to them. It also for some reason tricks your hairs to grow for longer and thus they stop being miniaturized. Not even experts though why it works as well as it does but it's done wonders for my...

@bluecyclone - I don't think Finasteride damages hairline and your situation would almost certainly be worse without it. Diffused hair is a bit of nightmare because the hair thins across the scalp for many years and isn't noticeable but when the thinning becomes noticeable, the balding process...

You're far from bald. You're just a diffused thinner. I know it's not ideal but it could be a lot worse. How old are you? That will in part determine how aggressive your hair loss currently is. In the meantime, I'd keep doing what you're doing. I'm sure you'll see some noticeable results...

@Night - Disagree Nick Drake. ;-) Minoxidil generally acts far faster but hair growth is likely to peak earlier. It's not that much of a hassle either particularly in extra strength foam. Piece of piss to apply. If the OP wants to see change quickly, he needs Minoxidil in his life...

Use both. You're in a really good position. Why? Your hair loss is obviously slow because you're 32 and you're still a Norwood 2 with minor diffuse thinning primarily at the crown. This is a good position to be in. You'll likely see very big gains with Finasteride and Minoxidil. I'm 37 and...

Very bad idea. Quitting Minoxidil now means that you'll lose all your gains in the next 3-6 months despite taking Finasteride. Finasteride blocks DHT, and Minoxidil is a Vasodilator that opens blood vessels and causes hair to grow for longer. You need both for maximum effect. Finasteride...

Bullshit, misleading spam video with random interspersed images narrated by a creepy robotic voice. Not at any point does it give " 10 Reasons Why You Should Never Get A Hair Transplant!!!" A bald head can look good on some people particularly if they're in shape. For most though, it looks...

Norwood 2.5 is fine - nothing wrong with it at all. It's just a mature hairline. As long as you're not thinning at the vertex, who gives a sh*t. Contrary to what Alphalete has said, you've not got a shitty hairline at Norwood 2.5. Also, juvenile hairlines look really f*****g weird on guys 30 or...

Looking at the pictures you've uploaded, you're a Norwood 2. However, you'd need to upload a side picture so we can evaluate where your ear is in relation to your temporal recession. This will allow a proper determination of your hairline and which Norwood you're at. Only panic when you're a...

@hz123456 - Flash wasn't necessary. It was in a small downstairs bathroom with harsh lighting. Here's another photo pre-medication because obviously I didn't keep track of my hair loss and subsequent improvements with medication!!! Some complete random on the internet obviously knows more about...

Yes it would but ultimately Minoxidil doesn't stop the root cause that's attacking your scalp i.e dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Minoxidil can only do so much on its own. Finasteride blocks DHT, Minoxidil is a Vasodilator that opens blood vessels and causes hair to grow for longer. You need both...

@Capone - Looks nothing like that. A buzz cut can make the situation worse but anyone with a brain can clearly see I was a Norwood 3 Vertex with a very obvious developing bald spot in the first picture. Prior to starting Minoxidil and Finasteride, my hair was diffusing severely at the crown -...

You've got a Norwood 2 hairline. Nothing to worry about. Worry when you're a Norwood 3 with Vertex thinning. Then it's time for the medication.