I’m 21 yrs old and potentially suffering the beginning of Androgenetic Alopecia, I’ve always had thick thick hair which I consider to be an important part of my identity. Recently I’ve noticed some thinning in the right side of my hairline which has got progressively worse over the last few months. My maternal grandfather was bald, and my older brother balding so it seems likely that I’ll go the same way. The idea of going bald has caused me a fair bit of anxiety, I’ve always looked more like my fathers side of the family, and while he has a full head of hair the men on that side who’ve gone bald do not wear it well. I’ve recently been considering going onto finasteride for a few years and then making a decision then based on where I am in my life and whether I’m experiencing the same anxiety over the issue but I have a few questions first.
Firstly is there any long term side effects with regard to general health? I understand there are sides potentially but if I were to experience them I’d come off the drug immediately.
Secondly how safe is generic finasteride? For a student with an overdraft comparable to the Greek levels the cost of propecia is prohibitive. I’ve seen it available for £15 a month but don’t want to risk buying anything dodgy. My father works in pharmaceuticals so it’s something I’m fairly aware of.
Thirdly does it have any consequence in terms of fertility? I’d love to keep my hairs for at least my twenties but not at the cost of my ability to have children.
Any other advice on the matter would be greatly appreciated.
Firstly is there any long term side effects with regard to general health? I understand there are sides potentially but if I were to experience them I’d come off the drug immediately.
Secondly how safe is generic finasteride? For a student with an overdraft comparable to the Greek levels the cost of propecia is prohibitive. I’ve seen it available for £15 a month but don’t want to risk buying anything dodgy. My father works in pharmaceuticals so it’s something I’m fairly aware of.
Thirdly does it have any consequence in terms of fertility? I’d love to keep my hairs for at least my twenties but not at the cost of my ability to have children.
Any other advice on the matter would be greatly appreciated.
