Hi all, first off, i'ld like to say that this site has been really great, there's so much encouragement and help given here.. really makes me feel glad that there's such a community out there.
I've been diagnosed by my dermatologist last year (i think) of having male pattern baldness, and she gave me 2% minoxidil. At that time i thought nothing of it and just tossed it aside.. Fast forward to now, realised my hair's been thinning but it's not really that bad. Been on minoxidil 2% for 2 months and now i'm on 5%.
I'm wondering if you guys think its ok for me to go for finasteride now? Cos if i remember those hours of research well, minoxidil does nothing to slow down the degeneration of follicles, whereas only DHT blockers /anti androgens do. In that case, it's only a matter of time before finasteride has to be brought into the picture, or at least that's what i deduced.
I know it's quite controversial as to whether finasteride will regrow hair, but if my hair line has moved up by 2-3mm so far, and i suspect i've had male pattern baldness since 18, what are my chances of regrowing most of that back? Would the follicles have died in the 3 year period?
Also, being a poor student, going for branded finasteride AKA proscar/propecia is way outta my budget, would the ones at inhousepharmacy suffice?
Really appreciate the help i can get. Thanks guys
I've been diagnosed by my dermatologist last year (i think) of having male pattern baldness, and she gave me 2% minoxidil. At that time i thought nothing of it and just tossed it aside.. Fast forward to now, realised my hair's been thinning but it's not really that bad. Been on minoxidil 2% for 2 months and now i'm on 5%.
I'm wondering if you guys think its ok for me to go for finasteride now? Cos if i remember those hours of research well, minoxidil does nothing to slow down the degeneration of follicles, whereas only DHT blockers /anti androgens do. In that case, it's only a matter of time before finasteride has to be brought into the picture, or at least that's what i deduced.
I know it's quite controversial as to whether finasteride will regrow hair, but if my hair line has moved up by 2-3mm so far, and i suspect i've had male pattern baldness since 18, what are my chances of regrowing most of that back? Would the follicles have died in the 3 year period?
Also, being a poor student, going for branded finasteride AKA proscar/propecia is way outta my budget, would the ones at inhousepharmacy suffice?
Really appreciate the help i can get. Thanks guys
I would suggest getting on the BIG 3.