Gene_Fighter
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Hey all, here's my balding story, we've all heard some variation of it before so I'll try to remain as brief and succinct as possible:
22 almost 23 now, started noticing my hairline thinning and receding at about 14, was very self-conscious about it however so I doubt anyone could notice anything until I was about 18. Unlike a lot people here I don't think I've jumped the gun on my hairloss--I've been styling my hair to deceive myself for years now, and I am finally knowledgeable enough about the options and desperate enough to try them.
I've been on 1.25mg of finasteride for almost two months and use nizoral every 3 days or so--personally I think we should all change the Big 3 to the Big 2--Finasteride and Minoxidil--because Nizoral absolutely doesn't do a thing if you are not already suffering hairloss due to dandruff and inflammation. It's simply a fact. Nizoral has no proven hair loss benefit in those who do not have dandruff or inflammation.
No real results yet to report with the finasteride, but I am considering using Rogaine Foam on the hairline and over my entire scalp, which is why I am posting today. I have heard horror stories about the shedding associated with Rogaine Foam when used on the hairline in which the thin vellus hairs fall out and never regrow, and as you can see, I don't think my hairline could withstand that, as it primarily consists of very weak and thin vellus hairs.
Has anyone here that is a receder used Rogaine Foam on a thinning hairline and what was the experience like? Do you think I could risk trying it with my thinning hairline?
All the men on my mother's side are completely bald--worse case scenario in terms of inheritance--and they're all strong receders and became bald at an early age. This is why I just don't think the finasteride will be enough, and any advice on the Rogaine Foam would be appreciated.
Also any comments/comparisons on my current hair-style and hair-loss pattern would be appreciated.
22 almost 23 now, started noticing my hairline thinning and receding at about 14, was very self-conscious about it however so I doubt anyone could notice anything until I was about 18. Unlike a lot people here I don't think I've jumped the gun on my hairloss--I've been styling my hair to deceive myself for years now, and I am finally knowledgeable enough about the options and desperate enough to try them.
I've been on 1.25mg of finasteride for almost two months and use nizoral every 3 days or so--personally I think we should all change the Big 3 to the Big 2--Finasteride and Minoxidil--because Nizoral absolutely doesn't do a thing if you are not already suffering hairloss due to dandruff and inflammation. It's simply a fact. Nizoral has no proven hair loss benefit in those who do not have dandruff or inflammation.
No real results yet to report with the finasteride, but I am considering using Rogaine Foam on the hairline and over my entire scalp, which is why I am posting today. I have heard horror stories about the shedding associated with Rogaine Foam when used on the hairline in which the thin vellus hairs fall out and never regrow, and as you can see, I don't think my hairline could withstand that, as it primarily consists of very weak and thin vellus hairs.
Has anyone here that is a receder used Rogaine Foam on a thinning hairline and what was the experience like? Do you think I could risk trying it with my thinning hairline?
All the men on my mother's side are completely bald--worse case scenario in terms of inheritance--and they're all strong receders and became bald at an early age. This is why I just don't think the finasteride will be enough, and any advice on the Rogaine Foam would be appreciated.
Also any comments/comparisons on my current hair-style and hair-loss pattern would be appreciated.
