New to Hairloss products, and need your help. im only21!

[jericson]

Hi everyone,
I am 21 and I am really starting to tell that I am losing my hair. On the norwood scale I would say that I am a 3V. I have been doing some research, and I am trying to figure out what the best products would be for me to stop my hairloss and regrow hair. I have heard a lot about this new product dutasteride, but I know that it hasnt been approved for the treatment of hairloss, but can be obtained with an off-prescription for something else. Is this a good choice, or does it have bad side effects like increased shedding. Is propecia a good choice? Also for growth stimulators, what would be the best choice of minoxidol. I have read about Dr. Lee's formula xanadrox, but I have read that this can have side effects with the azelaic acid, but I am not sure. Would Nizoral be a good choice also? And the last thing, how bad is shedding really??? That is what is really starting to scare the hell out of me, because of the horror stories I have heard. Does this shedding occur in almost everyone who takes these treatments. I would just like everyones opinion on what they think I should do, and what I should take to get the best results. Sorry for the long message, but I am just too young for this crap. Thanks guys

justin

 

[drinkrum]

Whoa! If you're a 3V, you're not _just_ starting to lose your hair buddy!

Get on finasteride (Propecia/Proscar/Finpecia/etc.), minoxidil (Rogaine/Regaine/etc.), and Nizoral shampoo (rotate with T-Gel).

Capisci?

D.

 

[drinkrum]

By the way,

I started to lose my hair when I was 17.5-18.

D.

 

[jericson]

hey

Yea,
I started to lose my hair at about 18 or 19, but I am just now doing something about it because I am a dumbass. I meant that it is really starting to become apparent now that I am 21. I could cover it up before, but not anymore. and what about the shedding? I am still really curious about that?

 

[Lizzad]

1)Finasteride (Propecia/Proscar/Fincar/Finast) to help stop further loss.
2)Minoxidil 5% (Roganie, Kirkland. Dr. Lee's) best growth stimulant avail.
3)Nizoral 2% - best shampoo for hairloss.

In your position, i think you should start here, give this regimen 6 months then reassess.

Possible additions: spironolactone 2% & Foligen.

 

[jericson]

hey

So you would say no to that xanadrox stuff that dr. lee makes and to the dutastride? the xanadrox has that azealic acid, and I dont really know a whole lot about it. I here the dutastrides suppose to be good, but too many side effects.

 

[Lizzad]

stay away from duta, it is jam packed full of side effects. and xandrox is basically just expensive minoxidil, atleast the 5% version (azeaic acid had little proof it works to inhibit dht).

 

[Axon]

21 - not too young. It's moderate for the young male pattern baldness sufferer. Sucks huh?

I've never had a shed. Frankly, I think they're exaggerated for the most part. That doesn't mean that they don't happen, I just don't believe people who claim "I've lost 80% of my density!" We've all been there, I can relate to being a Norwood 2 and feeling like a Norwood 7.

Finasteride is a better choice than Dutasteride for DHT inhibition. Duta, in reality, is not significantly more effective than Fina as to warrant its use.

Minoxidil 5% is currently the best stimulant around, yes.

I suggest getting some Nizoral and either T-Gel or T/SAL. Emulate the Propecia trials as closely as possible.

 

[Grantspots]

Re: hey

Yea,I started to lose my hair at about 18 or 19, but I am just now doing something about it because I am a dumbass. I meant that it is really starting to become apparent now that I am 21.

You're lucky. I didn't realize I was a dumbass until well into my 30's.

jerry grant

 

[Redbone]

Holy sh*t dude you want to head right to Avodart (Duta) that could wreck your hormones for life, much more powerful than Fina. Said to supress about 90% of DHT. Consider something else.

At your age I would probably stay away from internal DHT inhibators, your a bit young to start messing with your hormones. I suggest seeing a Derm to get the real scoop. Definately start with 5% minoxidil and nizoral. Add spironolactone or a topical DHT inhibitor and see how that works.

If all fails then consider Fina. Remember most people get off Fina after 5 years so stretch the starting point back as far a possible. Then again some do real well on it with no sides.

 

[jericson]

back again

Do you guys have any suggestions about my eating and health habits? I use to be an exercise freak, even though my eating habits have always sucked, but within the last year and a half all I do is eat fast food everyday, and I havent worked out at all. I am 21 and going to school and working almost full time, so I have just gotten lazy when it comes to other stuff. Could malnutrition help in me losing my hair? I also have slightly high colestoral and blood pressure. Should I consider multivitamins to get the healthy stuff in my body. These may be stupid questions, but I will take all the advice I can get. Thanks for all the help guys.

justin