New and wanting advice with pics!

[surfalot]

Hi Everyone and thank you all for sharing your stories and experiences, really makes me feel not alone and hopeful.

I am 25 years old, I noticed my receding hairline almost 6 years ago now, I had long hair through all my teens so I can not pin point the exact time it started. In the past few years it generally hasn't got worse but I can notice my hair is a lot thinner now.. I haven't had hair in my receding area for years, do you think treatment will help?

Please take a look at my photos below and perhaps if anyone could share their opinions on my situation. I would to know what steps I need to take to get the stuff I need to start treatment, how often, dosage etc. I have have some concerns about finasteride and the side effects like your dick not working or depression? I feel I can have a fragile mind at times and I don't want it to affect me.

I really appreciate everyone sharing their stories on here, I'm glad I found this forun. Thank you in advance for advice I receive.

 

[surfalot]

Hey guys sorry just a few more questions.

Do i need to go to the doctors and get a blood test for DHT?
Do i need a prescription for finasteride (is finasteride propercia?)
I'm from Australia, is Min readily available?

Why does shedding occur and how?

 

[Northman]

Curious, why do you blot out your face in your hair assessment pictures when you seem to have posted a profile picture that is actually you?

 

[surfalot]

Haha yeah I posted that then thought stuff i'll just add my profile pic.

So not much of a chance to regrow my hair line?

I had an appointment with Advanced Hair studio, but decided to cancel it because of some of the reports I read on here. I might just keep researching on here and figure out what to do next, probably try to get finasteride. My hair has been like that for ages and yeah I've noticed the thinness..

Anyone know where to get finasteride in Aus?

 

[surfalot]

sorry if i sound hell stupid, but can finasteride alone work to thicken my hair? I've just read so many different things on the internet, I understand Rogaine Foam to be a growth stimulant but feel like i wouldn't have the time to commit to such a intensive schedule. Thanks in advanced!

 

[antman]

can finasteride alone work to thicken my hair?

yes

ut feel like i wouldn't have the time to commit to such a intensive schedule

i started using minoxidil when i had my hair shaved and now that's its longer, i think it is a pain in the *** to use. i think using finasteride alone at the start is a good idea

here is a graph that compares finasteride (dark coloured) and min (light coloured)