Ray777's story - (17 Year Old baldy :(

[Ray777]

Hey all, I noticed a while back that i was thinning and now i almost look totally bald. Most of my thinning is on my crown, what is the most effective treatment for this and do you think that i can get full recovery since i spotted it so early? THanks

 

[shh5455]

If you noticed thinning a while back but now you look almost bald, I wouldn't say you caught it early. Nonetheless, nobody can say what your response will be. Everyone on this board will recommend what they call "the big 3." That is minoxidil 5%, Propecia, and Nizoral shampoo 1%. They are your best proven bet for maintaining and regrowing hair.

 

[ang_99]

Not to sound like a defeatist but if you have noticable balding at 17 I would think that you're basically screwed no matter what you do or take.
I could be wrong though.

 

[techprof]

start the big asap.
Even if you don't grow any hair, they will maintain your current hair.

I haven't seen a single post with pictures in which a guy has lost his hair and moved up the Norwood scale when he is on finasteride for more than 12 months.

 

[Ray777]

I just have really bad thinning of the crown, and yes I did catch it early it happened really fast. I've always had long hair so maybe I couldn't tell. So if I get on the "Big 3" i should be able to regrow the missing hair on my crown?Put it this way I don't even have a Norwood, just thin crown, no recession whatsoever.

 

[bluntman]

My suggestion would be to try finasteride and nizoral for a year and see how well you respond to that. If you arent happy with your results after that period, jump on the minoxidil and hopefully that will give you the results you are seeking (or close enough to them). You might respond well to finasteride alone and find that minoxidil isnt necessary.
Its totally up to you. Do some research and see whhat some of the experienced posters have suggested and what has helped. If you want to go to balls to the walls and jump on the big3, then by all means go for it.

-bluntman

 

[techprof]

i second bluntman if your balding is in early stages

 

[DavidSWP]

You are totally bald? You have slight thinning at the crown?

I think your basic problem is that you are stupid or have anxiety problems. Id try taking valium or alcohol.

 

[Ray777]

i meant completely bald as in i have the crown thinning kinda horseshoe thing. No recession and i think your the stupid one for misinterpreting it. I need positive helpful answers and your just a jackass. Thanks for the other responses theyve been helpful.

 

[hairhaircomeagain]

Snaps ??

If you have lost a lot quickly...I think there is a good chance that you will get them back quickly if you get on the Big3

 

[Hawaii male]

Hey Ray,


You've been given good advice here on the most part. Act fast and git her done.