Hi everyone,
Thanks for any counseling you might be able to provide. I'll make a long story short. I have some chronic health problems that have become much worse over the past ~2 years. During this time, I've noticed what I can describe as generalized hair thinning over my entire head. It's most noticeable across the top of my head. I have no hair line recession.
I'm torn about what to do. I will see a dermatologist next week to have a thorough discussion. On the one hand, I'm 35, so I feel thankful to have made it with most of my hair this long. I also realize that getting my health in order is more important than my hair right now. On the other hand, if this is genetic, I would prefer to do something about it, though I wouldn't want to add any unnecessary problems through hair loss treatment while I'm dealing with other major health issues.
Basically, can any of the experts here think of a reasonable way to proceed? Is considering finasteride a bad idea, given my complicated health picture? Is getting on Minoxidil, and Minoxidil alone, worth it? Or should I wait until my health issues are resolved (don't know when this will be), and then reassess?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Thanks for any counseling you might be able to provide. I'll make a long story short. I have some chronic health problems that have become much worse over the past ~2 years. During this time, I've noticed what I can describe as generalized hair thinning over my entire head. It's most noticeable across the top of my head. I have no hair line recession.
I'm torn about what to do. I will see a dermatologist next week to have a thorough discussion. On the one hand, I'm 35, so I feel thankful to have made it with most of my hair this long. I also realize that getting my health in order is more important than my hair right now. On the other hand, if this is genetic, I would prefer to do something about it, though I wouldn't want to add any unnecessary problems through hair loss treatment while I'm dealing with other major health issues.
Basically, can any of the experts here think of a reasonable way to proceed? Is considering finasteride a bad idea, given my complicated health picture? Is getting on Minoxidil, and Minoxidil alone, worth it? Or should I wait until my health issues are resolved (don't know when this will be), and then reassess?
Thanks for any help you can provide.