Norwood 1 at 29/30

[muddyball]

Hi all,

Been completely obsessed ive been losing my hair for a while - visited a dermatologist today who told me I was a norwood 1 and not showing signs of losing my hair. Told me to start using regaine foam at night before bed but wouldnt reccommend me starting finasteride yet. As pleased as I am I cant help think what harm would meds do?

He told me just keep assesing the situation and if it developed to get on meds.

 

[muddyball]

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[muddyball]

I wouldnt go that fat to be honest, think its hard to distinguish between a mature hairline and a strong receding one. I basically wanted to put my mind at ease, and also find out if I should start some sort of prevention regime, like all of us I want to keep the hair I have for as long as possible.

 

[muddyball]

finasteride - you already commented on my pics? I had a thread here called opinons where I posted pics!

 

[muddyball]

He done a full exmaination of my hair and is also a member of the International society for hair transplant surgery. He seemed to know a lot about it, he said I was def a norwood 1, and that it I was too young to start finasteride, use regaine/rogaine at night and just keep an eye on it.

Not sure if I need a second opinion.

 

[muddyball]

Yep, he said im not showing any signs, and basically have a mature hairline. Said to use regaine as a precautionary measure as its the mildest form and only at night. Its in the back of my mind though what harm can starting meds do.

Well this it, do I listen to a medically trained professional?

 

[muddyball]

He did look under a miscroscope yes, had a good look all over. Thats the prob do I ignore his advice and start finasteride regardless of his opinion, or will regaine be helpful enough.

 

[muddyball]

lol - I think BDD is a little strong!

 

[muddyball]

When you put it that way lol, Id agree ive probably obsessed about it, hows your situation?