I created my first account here circa 2005/2006. I still remember that people were upset that we still did not have better treatments than finasteride and minoxidil. Cure was always just behind the corner. It truely is sad that after all this time, we still have to deal with these rather barbaric treatments for hair loss. Nowadays I also feel sad that I have spent so many years and energy for this sh*t, reading articles and worrying about my hairline - 17 years already. If I could just give one advice, I would suggest to take one route and stick with it. So start finasteride or accept hairloss - shave it or just let it be as it is, embrace it. Whatever you would choose, do not spend energy on this.