Long time lurker, first time poster. I’m 34 and have been suffering from noticeable frontal diffuse thinning since my late 20’s. Before then I had thick wavy hair. As my recent pictures show, my hairline has not really vanished or receded, but it’s very diffused throughout. My crown, back, and sides are fairly thick.
I was in denial for a few years, hoping it was due to stress, nutrition, etc. and that my hair would grow back. But it kept getting worse over the years and I kept getting more upset over it. Honestly its killed my confidence and I dislike the way I look now. I hate wearing a hat everyday. I dislike sprinkling Toppik fibers everyday. And no I will not shave my head; I tried a buzz but and it looks terrible.
I was always afraid to start Propecia due to sides but made the plunge last year as I was desperate. I’ve been taking 1mg brand name Proscar for little more than a year, and thankfully no sides to report. I’ve not really noticed any “growth” but I feel my scalp is healthier and my hair loss has stabilized a tiny bit. Overall, I’m not sure if its genuinely helping me, but with no sides I might as well continue taking it. I do not use Rogaine.
I’m strongly considering a transplant. My goal is to restore density to my hairline and temples, which I don’t think will happen just by using Proscar or Rogaine. A transplant would be a substantial improvement and something I would definitely consider. I’ve been researching this topic for months and have met a handful of doctors. One doctor, who is part of the IAHRS and ISHRS in the US (same state where I live), advises against FUE for a first time hair transplant even though he does it and has the ARTAS robot. Instead he recommends a 2000 graft FUT strip procedure to restore my hairline and some density. Would that be enough? I am also worried about that linear scar and permanent shockless since I have diffuse thinning.
Which leads me to this discussion board. I’ve read tons and tons of threads and each discussion teaches me something. There’s a plethora of information out there. That’s why I decided to post and do something about my hair loss once and for all. I keep telling myself that life is too short and I must take action now at the prime time of my life. Am I taking the right decision? Will a 2000 graft FUT help me achieve my goal? If not, what would you recommend I do? Thank you in advance!
I was in denial for a few years, hoping it was due to stress, nutrition, etc. and that my hair would grow back. But it kept getting worse over the years and I kept getting more upset over it. Honestly its killed my confidence and I dislike the way I look now. I hate wearing a hat everyday. I dislike sprinkling Toppik fibers everyday. And no I will not shave my head; I tried a buzz but and it looks terrible.
I was always afraid to start Propecia due to sides but made the plunge last year as I was desperate. I’ve been taking 1mg brand name Proscar for little more than a year, and thankfully no sides to report. I’ve not really noticed any “growth” but I feel my scalp is healthier and my hair loss has stabilized a tiny bit. Overall, I’m not sure if its genuinely helping me, but with no sides I might as well continue taking it. I do not use Rogaine.
I’m strongly considering a transplant. My goal is to restore density to my hairline and temples, which I don’t think will happen just by using Proscar or Rogaine. A transplant would be a substantial improvement and something I would definitely consider. I’ve been researching this topic for months and have met a handful of doctors. One doctor, who is part of the IAHRS and ISHRS in the US (same state where I live), advises against FUE for a first time hair transplant even though he does it and has the ARTAS robot. Instead he recommends a 2000 graft FUT strip procedure to restore my hairline and some density. Would that be enough? I am also worried about that linear scar and permanent shockless since I have diffuse thinning.
Which leads me to this discussion board. I’ve read tons and tons of threads and each discussion teaches me something. There’s a plethora of information out there. That’s why I decided to post and do something about my hair loss once and for all. I keep telling myself that life is too short and I must take action now at the prime time of my life. Am I taking the right decision? Will a 2000 graft FUT help me achieve my goal? If not, what would you recommend I do? Thank you in advance!