26M, Thinning and early receding hairline - unsure about Finasteride dose

[Tekboi]

Hi,

I’m 26 and I have about shoulder length hair. I’ve noticed my hair getting thinner over the last couple of years and this past year my hairline seems to have receded too.

I wanted to be proactive and try to catch it while its not that bad yet. So 3 weeks ago I started Finasteride 1mg but the day after the first pill I completely lost the ability to get an erection and my libido was gone too. So I didn't take anymore pills after the first one. Everything is back to normal now.

I’m thinking of trying it again but starting at a lower dose, maybe ¼ of a pill. Would that still be effective at slowing down or stopping the hairloss?

I also started using a keto shampoo recently.

Any advice would be very appreciated.

 

[KYankees29]

I would recommend seeing a dermatologist. They will probably prescribe you something to help. Your hairline still looks good. In the meantime try a thickening shampoo and conditioner and take biotin to help the thinning. Best of luck to you bro!

 

[DoctorHouse]

Hi,

I’m 26 and I have about shoulder length hair. I’ve noticed my hair getting thinner over the last couple of years and this past year my hairline seems to have receded too.

I wanted to be proactive and try to catch it while its not that bad yet. So 3 weeks ago I started Finasteride 1mg but the day after the first pill I completely lost the ability to get an erection and my libido was gone too. So I didn't take anymore pills after the first one. Everything is back to normal now.

I’m thinking of trying it again but starting at a lower dose, maybe ¼ of a pill. Would that still be effective at slowing down or stopping the hairloss?

I also started using a keto shampoo recently.

Any advice would be very appreciated.

Your hair looks like a cross between @Trompt and @infamousrodi. Look up their threads.