total noob... rate my hairloss! should i start finasteride?

[TheMaz]

Hey, guys, after coming back from a family visit to india, realized that he’s balding (mostly around the temples) ! I’ve compared my current hair shape to previous hair, and it seems to be a pretty sudden change… before the trip I seemed fine… My frontal hair has lost some hair but has not receded yet… but I’m still inclined to say that it’s male pattern baldness because my mom’s side doesn’t have any hair left (they’re 50 tho…). So, I noticed that my temples have been receding (slowly but surely) and my crown appears to be getting larger. I’ve just started applying Kirkland’s Min 5% and taking a bunch of vitamins (iron, saw palmetto, biotin, etc). my frontal hair has been light since I was like 7 (as it’s fairly long) but the hair on the back of my head has usually been pretty thick…Also, I don’t think there is a lot of miniaturization present… (atleast not that noticeable to my untrained eyes) yet.


So the Questions I’d like to ask you guys is…

[FONT=&amp]1. [/FONT]Is this for sure male pattern baldness?


[FONT=&amp]2. [/FONT]Is it definite enough to convince the doctor to give me a prescription so I can jump on Finasteride (I’m considering taking it)?

[FONT=&amp]3.
[/FONT]Should I apply Min twice a day or once?


Thanks so much guys!!

UPDATE for new pics

 

[DoneWithIt]

There is nothing wrong with your hair as far as I can tell. But if you think you have MBP maybe consult a professional for a diagnose then start preventing.

 

[talmoode]

Your hair looks good to me. maybe post some pictures with your frontal hair pulled back?

 

[TheMaz]

ok, i have added some pics of my frontal area..

 

[talmoode]

mmmm... still your hair looks pretty good to me!! maybe go see a doctor (dermatologist)?

 

[TheMaz]

I'm going to see one, scheduling an appointment with one and fixing insurance problems, do most derms have minatirization tests? how do they know for sure? o and should i up my min dose to twice a day?

 

[talmoode]

it would be best to call up your local dermatologist (or gp) and ask if they do miniaturization tests. I am no expert so can't tell you for sure whether it is a good idea or not to use Minoxidil at this stage. talk to your doctor first..good luck

 

[TheMaz]

thank you!

 

[talmoode]

thank you!

no worries