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So, I've been creeping through theses forums for a long time, and finally decided to make an account and post something. Here's my story. 26, started noticing my hair was thinning a few years ago, (though no one believed me, including my doctor). About a year ago, I decided I couldn't stand it any longer. My hair has always been my favorite feature. Its real dark brown, looks black in most scenarios, but in bright sunlight it takes on an almost mahogany color. Plus, when I was younger, it was so absurdly think, combs would get stuck in it. Which was impressive, considering its mostly straight hair with a gentle way.
So anyways, about a year ago, I tried minoxidil. Worked ok, though initial shedding SUCKED. After a while, I switched to a minoxidil laced shampoo I found on Amazon called Prominox. I liked that a lot, it was super easy to apply, I would let it soak into my scalp, and my hair felt great. But after a while, the shampoo disappeared of the face of the earth (seriously, I can't find it anywhere), and so I just went back to regular minoxidil used sparingly. I honestly hate using minoxidil, its so messy, so i would use it every couple of days. I decided instead to consult a dermatologist, and she said yeah, its male pattern baldness, though I still have great density (which somewhat annoyed me, because I use to have insane density). She prescribed me finasteride. I decided to give minoxidil a rest, mainly because finasteride is a more effective treatment, and I wanted to determine whether or not the drug was actually working. However, I started shedding almost immediately after taking it. When I went back three months later, she told me that I definitely had new growth coming in, but I found that hard to believe, because my hair felt thinner. Now its been almost 7 months, and dear god, I have shed so much, my scalp is very visable. Its getting much harder to style my hair so my crown doesn't show.
I am well aware that quitting minoxidil can cause some hair loss, and I am also aware that many people post that shedding though months 6-9 are often the worse, but my self esteem could really use some reassurance. I still have DECENT hair, but I'd still like a second opinion, or twelve. Maybe my hair is getting better, and I'm not objective enough? I posted photos of my Base Line Photos vs my Now photos. The top photos on each are my base, bottom ones my current. Keep in mind, my hair is much shorter now than it was in my base ( I cut my hair on the advice I saw in the forums saying it helps the stress of sheds.) My Crown photos also compare wet vs dry. Also, my baseline crown was after I got off work, so my hair is rather messy. Sorry, that's the only photo I could find of it dry.
On one hand, I think my temples look more full, though maybe my hairline has receded a bit.
On the other hand, DEAR GOD, MY CROWN LOOKS SO MUCH THINNER.
You guys are the experts, I'm hoping you could help me out. I really appreciate it.
So anyways, about a year ago, I tried minoxidil. Worked ok, though initial shedding SUCKED. After a while, I switched to a minoxidil laced shampoo I found on Amazon called Prominox. I liked that a lot, it was super easy to apply, I would let it soak into my scalp, and my hair felt great. But after a while, the shampoo disappeared of the face of the earth (seriously, I can't find it anywhere), and so I just went back to regular minoxidil used sparingly. I honestly hate using minoxidil, its so messy, so i would use it every couple of days. I decided instead to consult a dermatologist, and she said yeah, its male pattern baldness, though I still have great density (which somewhat annoyed me, because I use to have insane density). She prescribed me finasteride. I decided to give minoxidil a rest, mainly because finasteride is a more effective treatment, and I wanted to determine whether or not the drug was actually working. However, I started shedding almost immediately after taking it. When I went back three months later, she told me that I definitely had new growth coming in, but I found that hard to believe, because my hair felt thinner. Now its been almost 7 months, and dear god, I have shed so much, my scalp is very visable. Its getting much harder to style my hair so my crown doesn't show.
I am well aware that quitting minoxidil can cause some hair loss, and I am also aware that many people post that shedding though months 6-9 are often the worse, but my self esteem could really use some reassurance. I still have DECENT hair, but I'd still like a second opinion, or twelve. Maybe my hair is getting better, and I'm not objective enough? I posted photos of my Base Line Photos vs my Now photos. The top photos on each are my base, bottom ones my current. Keep in mind, my hair is much shorter now than it was in my base ( I cut my hair on the advice I saw in the forums saying it helps the stress of sheds.) My Crown photos also compare wet vs dry. Also, my baseline crown was after I got off work, so my hair is rather messy. Sorry, that's the only photo I could find of it dry.
On one hand, I think my temples look more full, though maybe my hairline has receded a bit.
On the other hand, DEAR GOD, MY CROWN LOOKS SO MUCH THINNER.
You guys are the experts, I'm hoping you could help me out. I really appreciate it.
