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Interesting, thanks! And thanks for sharing your story.

Many thanks for the reply! So the DHT arithmetics is not as simple it might first appear. Regarding Minoxidil, that was surprising to hear. I had the understanding so far that Minoxidil has no preventive value, only very momentary effect, but you indicate otherwise. In fact this is all quite the...

“Remember that once you’re on a DHT blocker, you’re on it for good, or the hair loss will return to its baseline,” (source: https://www.webmd.com/connect-to-care/hair-loss/how-dht-blocking-shampoo-works) And I even remember some source saying the same for Finasteride, that you would lose the...

But isn't Finasteride like that, you keep the gains? Since it blocks DHT from interacting with hair follicles?

Thanks for your reply. But is there point in doing Minoxidil if I just want to prevent/maintain and don't need more growth right now? I don't like the dependency it creates, i.e. if you stop it you lose whatever you gained with it. Also, what about ketoconazole? Will it help preventively or does...

I have noticed signs of male pattern balding lately and while I think my hair looks fairly ok right now I'm afraid it won't last long until it doesn't. I'm 26 years old. The crown of the head is like.. I wouldn't really feel self conscious right now walking around with that I think. But I...

I'm just wondering: If my hair is relatively fine right now (somewhat noticable pattern loss but not too bad for me), how much should I start to worry about the future? In male pattern baldness, do hair follicles die so that only mechanical intervention will be possible (e.g. transplant)? Or are...