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Quick recap... 28 year old, UK.
Started noticing my crown thinning 2 years ago, I was shedding somewhat and noticed a little receding on the right temple. It was really getting me down. So I did some research and decided to apply minoxidil twice a day using a dermaroller 3-4 times a week. I had incredible results within 5 months. One of my friends actually pulled at my hair because he though I was wearing a wig. True story. My hair was so much thicker and darker, I was the happiest I had been for a while. Then all of a sudden, my hair started to shed again. I went to see a dermatologist and they prescribed me with 5mg of finasteride. (Still applying minoxidil daily) I had to cut the pill into quarters so I was taking 1.25mg daily. After 6 months I noticed no results. I did some more research and I read that it can shock your system so I dosed down to 1mg. L
So another 6 months on, today marks my 1 year on finasteride. I can honestly say, I wish I never started taking this crap. Ive not really had any sides, apart from watery semen :/ My hair is the worse it has ever been. The shedding never stopped, the whole top of my head has never ever been so thin. I actually cant believe how bad it's gotten in the past year. Worse affected areas is my crown and BOTH temples. My hair looks like sh*t. The past few months I have been getting tingling at the front of my head and itching. Yes I apply Nizoral 3 times a week.. So I think all I can do now is accept it isnt working for me. I've never felt so depressed about my hair, constantly looking in the mirror. I think after this pandemic is over my only last option is to get a hair system. My hair is the thing that makes me feel confident about myself. But those past year has been complete hell. I've read on other threads "keep taking it even after a year mark you might be a late responder" But in all honesty, I don't see it improving. I think I'll finish this last batch of tablets, then that's me..
Quick recap... 28 year old, UK.
Started noticing my crown thinning 2 years ago, I was shedding somewhat and noticed a little receding on the right temple. It was really getting me down. So I did some research and decided to apply minoxidil twice a day using a dermaroller 3-4 times a week. I had incredible results within 5 months. One of my friends actually pulled at my hair because he though I was wearing a wig. True story. My hair was so much thicker and darker, I was the happiest I had been for a while. Then all of a sudden, my hair started to shed again. I went to see a dermatologist and they prescribed me with 5mg of finasteride. (Still applying minoxidil daily) I had to cut the pill into quarters so I was taking 1.25mg daily. After 6 months I noticed no results. I did some more research and I read that it can shock your system so I dosed down to 1mg. L
So another 6 months on, today marks my 1 year on finasteride. I can honestly say, I wish I never started taking this crap. Ive not really had any sides, apart from watery semen :/ My hair is the worse it has ever been. The shedding never stopped, the whole top of my head has never ever been so thin. I actually cant believe how bad it's gotten in the past year. Worse affected areas is my crown and BOTH temples. My hair looks like sh*t. The past few months I have been getting tingling at the front of my head and itching. Yes I apply Nizoral 3 times a week.. So I think all I can do now is accept it isnt working for me. I've never felt so depressed about my hair, constantly looking in the mirror. I think after this pandemic is over my only last option is to get a hair system. My hair is the thing that makes me feel confident about myself. But those past year has been complete hell. I've read on other threads "keep taking it even after a year mark you might be a late responder" But in all honesty, I don't see it improving. I think I'll finish this last batch of tablets, then that's me..
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