finasteride And Minoxidil For 2 Years And Receeding Hairline

[KyoKusanagi]

Hi. I've been using Finasteride (M-W-F) and Minoxidil (once a day, 2-3 before bed also on the crown/top where I originally started balding) and Nizoral 2-3 times a week usually for over about 2 years now. I was really satisfied with the results, till now? I also have seborrheic dermatitis. Now, my concerns and question are:

It first started when my barber said I was balding (a bit in front of the crown. Here's the pic of my hair 2y ago

i.imgur. com/2OUPkVq.j pg (1)

(under sunlight)

My crown is a lot better now, but I have concerns about the front.

i.imgur. com/J6M0gvA.j pg?2 (2)

This is my hair 4-5 months ago. I think it was OK that time.

These are pics of my hair I just took.

i.imgur. com/W9Z4uDp.j pg?1 (3)

i.imgur. com/jYbUt8q.j pg?1 (4)

Now, I don't know if I'm being paranoid, but I think it receeded a bit in the front or it's just widow's peak or whatever. But in case I'm balding, what should I do? Finasteride every day? Apply minoxidil to my front too?

Also, my hair roots sometimes hurt when I apply styling products like Baxter of California, Kevin Murphy etc. Could that also be the cause of the receeding? I blow dry my hair 3-4 times a week with heat protection sprays, but I don't think blow-drying causes permanent hair at all.

 

[davesmith420]

IMO your hair line looks the same. Maybe try doing Finasteride daily for extra protection?

 

[KyoKusanagi]

IMO your hair line looks the same. Maybe try doing Finasteride daily for extra protection?

Hi dave. Thanks for the reply. Do you think taking it every day would help? I was using 0.5 mg finasteride when I first started (lasted about a month). I then read something on a few forums where there was a graph of its effectiveness vs dosage. There was no real difference. I'm asking because I'm not sure if the graph is in any way scientific, or just a user data collected from the internet.

 

[davesmith420]

Yeah I think that steady flow of Finasteride would help you in the long run. Just .5 mg a day. That chart you are referring to is from some study, I don't remember which.