21 YO newbie with male pattern baldness - Need advice

vladdydad

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Hello everyone,

I am a new member here. I've been noticing a receding hairline since I was 18, but I didn't think anything of it until about a year ago or so. The recession wasn't significant enough to bother me until recently.

My father is almost 50 and he has a full head of hair, and so is my mother and 23 year old brother. However, my mother's father is currently bald and lost his hair at about 35 years of age.

I've done my research, and I'm well aware of the fact that I need to start taking propecia in order to prevent further hair loss. Also, I am aware of the fact that minoxidil+nizoral will potentially regrow some of my lost hair. My questions are these:

1. Should I schedule a doctors appointment in order to get prescribed propecia? Essentially the Doctor will already tell me what I know - which is I have male pattern baldness; therefore, would't visiting a Doctor be a waste of money? I'm a college student, and cant afford unnecessary expenses such as these.
2. That being said, is it possible to purchase propecia online without a prescription?
3. How much does propecia cost at any typical drug store?
4. Should I use minoxidil?
5. I really would love to thicken up some of my hairs around the temples, they aren't completely gone yet, just thinned out. Is thickening temple hairs possible for someone my age? I am a healthy eater, young, and I work out every day.

I would truly appreciate any help.

Cheers!
 

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ChrisW1980uk

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You can see thickening from propecia alone. I'd give it a year plus though before starting on minoxidil, that way you will know which has provided results. It's always a good idea to consult a doctor first. We aren't doctors here, and don't know whether you have any other health issues or are on any other medications :)
 

vladdydad

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I appreciate the advice :)

I was pondering that same idea as well - waiting to introduce minoxidil.

You can see thickening from propecia alone. I'd give it a year plus though before starting on minoxidil, that way you will know which has provided results. It's always a good idea to consult a doctor first. We aren't doctors here, and don't know whether you have any other health issues or are on any other medications :)
 

ChrisW1980uk

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You're most welcome mate :) no point in jumping on both if finasteride will do the trick alone. You can acquire finasteride online, but I would go see your doctors first if I were you dude.
 

vladdydad

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Is it more affordable to purchase finasteride online or from the pharmacy?

Do you have any recommended sites to purchase from?

Also, should I use nizoral?
You're most welcome mate :) no point in jumping on both if finasteride will do the trick alone. You can acquire finasteride online, but I would go see your doctors first if I were you dude.

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Any other help? I would really appreciate any advice...
 

talmoode

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What Chris said!

Good luck!
 
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