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    considering a topical option for early hairline thinning

    I agree with Ben, topical spironolactone on its own is a mild AA at best. It might work for you seeing as you state that you're still at the early stages of hair loss. But if your family has a history of male pattern baldness, I'd recommend opting for stronger ways of treatment. I used spironolactone for a year and it never did...
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    Going to bite the bullet with finasteride. But a question first.

    Thanks for the advice guys, very helpful. I spoke with Dr Ashcroft today about sides actually and he quoted a study on how people on the drug are just as likely to experience sides as people in the placebo group. Meaning, the mind certainly plays a part. Though with ED and stuff like that...
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    Going to bite the bullet with finasteride. But a question first.

    Thanks iambalding! I have a question though regarding sides and only because there is a split in opinion. Should I get sides, do I continue or do I halt the treatment? Some say persevere with it as they will go away, some say to stop right there and then.
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    Going to bite the bullet with finasteride. But a question first.

    Thanks for that rather blunt reply. Can anyone recommend a legit site that sells finasteride? (I'm in the UK) I've had a browse at InHouse Pharm and they seem alright, if not a little confusing. They have 2 types of Generic finasteride - not entirely sure what the difference is? I've tried contacting this...
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    Going to bite the bullet with finasteride. But a question first.

    I've been reading and watching posts on this forum for over 6 months and I've decided to sign up and get involved with the community. I'm 21 years old and my hair has been thinning since I was 18. My hair loss seemed like diffused thinning at first but with both sides of my family having hair...
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