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Hi all,
I went to a Dermatologist (after reading threads here + tressless) at the end of October 18 and got the following diagnosis (copy/pasted)-
'Very early signs of androgenetic alopecia. Diagnosis and treatment options reviewed including Finasteride, Minoxidil and PRP. Given the mild findings discussed him beginning with Minoxidil and reassessing the need for more aggressive treatment each year. The patient feels comfortable with this plan.'
I went because i can see my skin in certain lightnings in my scalp that i previously did not, So, i am thinking i am thinning more than before (defuse thinning?)
I am a M, 26 years old and active. I did not follow the above recommendation from the Doctor (yet..) since i wanted to see how my hair behaves. In the last 3 months, i have just been anxious and decided i should probably just do something before its too late. My relatives have suggested i try another dermatologist as well to get another opinion. What do you guys think? Should i just start on Min? or maybe go directly to finasteride ? (I am thinning and receding). Would also like to know if you guys have recommendations for derms in NYC.
I will probably go get a physical as well + do blood work. Is there anything specific i should ask a physician when i get blood work done?
As you can see, i also have a big forehead, definitely wont look good with even more of a receded hairline.
What do you guys think? Should i just start rogaine and see what happens?
Any tips are appreciated!
I went to a Dermatologist (after reading threads here + tressless) at the end of October 18 and got the following diagnosis (copy/pasted)-
'Very early signs of androgenetic alopecia. Diagnosis and treatment options reviewed including Finasteride, Minoxidil and PRP. Given the mild findings discussed him beginning with Minoxidil and reassessing the need for more aggressive treatment each year. The patient feels comfortable with this plan.'
I went because i can see my skin in certain lightnings in my scalp that i previously did not, So, i am thinking i am thinning more than before (defuse thinning?)
I am a M, 26 years old and active. I did not follow the above recommendation from the Doctor (yet..) since i wanted to see how my hair behaves. In the last 3 months, i have just been anxious and decided i should probably just do something before its too late. My relatives have suggested i try another dermatologist as well to get another opinion. What do you guys think? Should i just start on Min? or maybe go directly to finasteride ? (I am thinning and receding). Would also like to know if you guys have recommendations for derms in NYC.
I will probably go get a physical as well + do blood work. Is there anything specific i should ask a physician when i get blood work done?
As you can see, i also have a big forehead, definitely wont look good with even more of a receded hairline.
What do you guys think? Should i just start rogaine and see what happens?
Any tips are appreciated!
