Can crown thinning be stopped before it progresses?

[ty1zmael]

I noticed crown thinning within the last 6 months. I’m 26, and the hair density around my vertex area has decreased quite noticeably compared with before.

Is it possible to slow down or stop the progression? For anyone with experience with male pattern baldness treatment, which treatments have you tried?

I’d really appreciate advice on how quickly someone should act when hair loss starts at an early age.

 

[MrClean1]

Try Rogaine first since just starting. I use the equate brand from Walmart and i use the liquid. Its very cheap and should fill in the area but its effectiveness slows over time.

 

[titicofamoso]

I noticed crown thinning within the last 6 months. I’m 26, and the hair density around my vertex area has decreased quite noticeably compared with before.

Is it possible to slow down or stop the progression? For anyone with experience with male pattern baldness treatment, which treatments have you tried?

I’d really appreciate advice on how quickly someone should act when hair loss starts at an early age.

Hi, i'm 21 and my hair in the vertex area starts thinning to the point my "crown" gets slighty exposed (you can see it in my post on My Story). I search a lot and i'm trying dutasteride, this drug kill your DHT in 90% that means if you have androgenetic baldness (basic sensitivity to DHT) your hair stop receiving that hormone and can become thick again. The first stage of every baldness is the loss of hair density, so if you have hair your baldness can be treated.

 

[RXShopMD_Team]

Yes, in most men crown thinning can be stopped or slowed considerably if treated early, and the crown is the area that responds best (I work on the editorial team of an online pharmacy, general information only).

• Why early matters: treatment works on follicles that are miniaturised but still active. Areas that have been completely bare for years respond much less.
• First-line options: finasteride (stops DHT-driven shrinking) and minoxidil (thickens existing hairs). Combined, they give the best results in studies. Add-ons with evidence are microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.
• Check the basics: if thinning is sudden or patchy, or the scalp is itchy or flaky, see a dermatologist to rule out shedding causes or scalp conditions first.
• Track it properly: a top-down crown photo every 2-3 months, same lighting and hair length. The mirror is not reliable for the crown.