WonderLad
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This is a post to monitor progress of my hairloss/possible regrowth. I'm 23 years old and began noticing hair loss last summer at the age of 22; at that time I posted a "My Story" post but I believe it was eventually removed due to inactivity. I just got a digital camera though, so I figured I would be capable of keeping a new post up to date.
Regimen:
Min I began using liquid minoxidil in October 06. I switched to foam in January 07.I was applying the foam predominately to the hairline area as I had never really been unhappy with loss on the top of the head. Recently, however I have grown increasingly bothered by that region and have been applying equal amounts up there.
finasteride I began using finasteride (5. fincar tablets split into thirds) on May 1st 2007. It's been over two months now, and I'm in the midst of what I believe to be a finasteride related shed.
Pictures:
The following are the original photos I took back in August 2006. There is a bit more density and body to the hair here. The hairline looks weird, but I'm not positive it actually got "better". These were also taken with a bad camera phone, so the quality may differ from the newer shots. Hair was kept much longer there than it is now.
August 2006
Front hairline; 8/06
top; 8/06
top 2; 8/06
July 12, 2007
Front hairline; 7/12/07
top; 7/12/07
So, that's where it stands as of today. Looking at the comparison shots I am somewhat discouraged by the general deterioration of hair quality, though I think a lot of the change in texture may be attributable to the minoxidil use. When viewed from far away the hair still looks relatively thick given the year or so of loss. There is definitely significant worsening on the crown which I hope the finasteride will address in the months to come. I am happy about the apparent stabilization of the hairline, however..and hope it demonstrates some degree of responsiveness to the current regimen.
I will hopefully post more on a monthly basis. Any impressions or advice would, of course, be hugely appreciated.
Regimen:
Min I began using liquid minoxidil in October 06. I switched to foam in January 07.I was applying the foam predominately to the hairline area as I had never really been unhappy with loss on the top of the head. Recently, however I have grown increasingly bothered by that region and have been applying equal amounts up there.
finasteride I began using finasteride (5. fincar tablets split into thirds) on May 1st 2007. It's been over two months now, and I'm in the midst of what I believe to be a finasteride related shed.
Pictures:
The following are the original photos I took back in August 2006. There is a bit more density and body to the hair here. The hairline looks weird, but I'm not positive it actually got "better". These were also taken with a bad camera phone, so the quality may differ from the newer shots. Hair was kept much longer there than it is now.
August 2006
Front hairline; 8/06
top; 8/06
top 2; 8/06
July 12, 2007
Front hairline; 7/12/07
top; 7/12/07
So, that's where it stands as of today. Looking at the comparison shots I am somewhat discouraged by the general deterioration of hair quality, though I think a lot of the change in texture may be attributable to the minoxidil use. When viewed from far away the hair still looks relatively thick given the year or so of loss. There is definitely significant worsening on the crown which I hope the finasteride will address in the months to come. I am happy about the apparent stabilization of the hairline, however..and hope it demonstrates some degree of responsiveness to the current regimen.
I will hopefully post more on a monthly basis. Any impressions or advice would, of course, be hugely appreciated.
