What Norwood # Am I? I Don't Know If I Am A 2 Or 3. Maybe I Am Neither?

[Boymercymain]

Hi all,

I just started using rogaine foam (3weeks ago). I believe I am a norwood #3 though I am not really sure. I'm wondering ...

1. Am I a norwood 2 or 3?
2. I've heard/read that some people can go from a norwood 3 to 2 with rogaine foam. Has any1 experienced this?

 

[Gary Ferguson]

Norwood 3, you’ll need to take finasteride if you want to maintain your hair. In the long term minoxidil won’t halt it

 

[Boymercymain]

Norwood 3, you’ll need to take finasteride if you want to maintain your hair. In the long term minoxidil won’t halt it

Why wouldn't minoxidil 5% halt it?
I guess I'm just scared of becoming impotent using both

 

[Aki]

Not to say that there aren't any adverse effects from finasteride and minoxidil; but impotency shouldn't be on the list. Sexual effects of finasteride only affect a very small percentage of users.

 

[Boymercymain]

Not to say that there aren't any adverse effects from finasteride and minoxidil; but impotency shouldn't be on the list. Sexual effects of finasteride only affect a very small percentage of users.

I'll have to look into it. I wish I noticed sooner, but i really didnt even notice until about 3 months ago.

 

[Gary Ferguson]

Minoxidil doesn’t address the root cause of the hair loss

 

[9982]

Hi all,

I just started using rogaine foam (3weeks ago). I believe I am a norwood #3 though I am not really sure. I'm wondering ...

1. Am I a norwood 2 or 3?
2. I've heard/read that some people can go from a norwood 3 to 2 with rogaine foam. Has any1 experienced this?

Try topical Finasteride with minoxidil

 

[Mandar kumthekar]

Get hair transplant and take drug on doctors advice . best luck.

 

[Boymercymain]

Thank you everyone for your wisdom. I am seeing my dermatologist the 16th. I'll see what she says. I do want to start something early. Transplants seem risky and can need touch ups if done too soon.

 

[Marcoco]

Hi all,

I just started using rogaine foam (3weeks ago). I believe I am a norwood #3 though I am not really sure. I'm wondering ...

1. Am I a norwood 2 or 3?
2. I've heard/read that some people can go from a norwood 3 to 2 with rogaine foam. Has any1 experienced this?

If you want to keep your hair finasteride or dutasteride and invest in a good quality transplant