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Hi everyone, I’m 21 years old and someone finally mentioned that I’m balding in my crown. I don’t know if everyone was being polite for a while or if my balding is just incredibly aggressive. I instantly got on Finasteride 1 mg a day. I’m thinking about starting minoxidil, but I’m worried about the initial (and potentially permanent) shedding. I think I’m going to wait until my Toppik comes in the mail so I can see its results before I start with minoxidil. I’ve attached a few photos (the bathroom picture is some harsh lighting) so you can see what I’m working with. I don’t believe the photos do any justice to the extent. If I take a video and run it around my head you can see the extent of the thinning, especially in contrast with the thickness below.
I have a few questions for veterans:
1) How bad is my hair loss? My friends/family tell me I’m over exaggerating it but to me, I feel as though I have a huge bald spot on the back of my head.
2) Is it too late to see any regrowth in my crown? And what can I expect given my situation (extent of loss, age, etc.)? Even if I can maintain for a few years with Finasteride and Toppik can help cover the thinning I’d be reasonably happy.
3) A few months ago I fell into an abysmal deep depression coupled with extreme anxiety, could this have sped up my male pattern baldness? And if so, is it more likely that it can be reversed?
4) Any tips with Toppik or how you believe it will work for me? What color should work best? (I chose light brown) I’m excited and nervous for it to come in. I really hope it works but I’m worried it won’t be all it’s hyped up to be.
5) Should I start the minoxidil immediately?
I don’t expect everything to be answered but anything would help.
Thanks in advance. Reading through these forums in the past couple of weeks has really helped. As cheesy as it sounds, the feeling of not being alone goes a long way.
I have a few questions for veterans:
1) How bad is my hair loss? My friends/family tell me I’m over exaggerating it but to me, I feel as though I have a huge bald spot on the back of my head.
2) Is it too late to see any regrowth in my crown? And what can I expect given my situation (extent of loss, age, etc.)? Even if I can maintain for a few years with Finasteride and Toppik can help cover the thinning I’d be reasonably happy.
3) A few months ago I fell into an abysmal deep depression coupled with extreme anxiety, could this have sped up my male pattern baldness? And if so, is it more likely that it can be reversed?
4) Any tips with Toppik or how you believe it will work for me? What color should work best? (I chose light brown) I’m excited and nervous for it to come in. I really hope it works but I’m worried it won’t be all it’s hyped up to be.
5) Should I start the minoxidil immediately?
I don’t expect everything to be answered but anything would help.
Thanks in advance. Reading through these forums in the past couple of weeks has really helped. As cheesy as it sounds, the feeling of not being alone goes a long way.
