One-sided diffuse thinning - what should I do?

[aran]

Hey everyone,

I've been dealing with hair loss for about 4-5 years now and could really use some input from this community.

Current situation:
Experiencing thinning and diffusion primarily on one side only (see photo - I've outlined the affected zone)
Some patchy spots where hair density is noticeably lower
Been on finasteride and liquid minoxidil for 4-5 years with minimal results

The complication:My scalp in the thinning area has become extremely sensitive, dry, and irritated - possibly eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis. I think the minoxidil overuse over the years may have contributed to this inflammation.

I'm at a complete loss on what to do from here. Should I be thinking about saving for a hair transplant or focus on fixing my scalp first? Any advice appreciated.

 

[losingbattle88]

That type of thinning dont look like typical male pattern baldness. At least its not the primary cause. You still have lots of hairs growing in a nw0 pattern. I got recession and all my hairs in a nw2 area are completely gone. You definately got another underlying cause for this. I would drop the topical minoxidill first. Maybe try oral low dose instead. Its up to you.