balding at 16, trying to cope

Alexander Shenton

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anyone have any advice for my balding situation and i can’t take meds yet so i have to sit here rotting :(
 

Thomas

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anyone have any advice for my balding situation and i can’t take meds yet so i have to sit here rotting :(
Hi. I also started balding at around 14-16 years old. I saved my money and had my first hair transplant at age 20. So first, I'd suggest having a savings account for your future procedures. In the meantime, minoxidil and Finasteride should slow the loss process. When I was 16 I actually had to get a prescription for Rogaine that was $60/month. It worked, but not as well as I wanted it to. Back then 2% was the max.

I would find a Dr. who is willing to see you and if the diagnosis is common male pattern baldness see if they can get some Finasteride on the menu. Of course Minoxidil no longer requires a prescription and is now sold in a more effective 5% solution, so also use that if it's well tolerated.
 
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