What's my deal / my hair loss situation?

[LosingHairIsNotFair]

So....I've been on finasteride for like 2+ years. Generic, I don't really trust it so was thinking of switching to brand name.

I also need to add minoxidil.

This is 2019, pretty bad in hindsight:

https://imgur.com/a/wDjUElg

This is a couple days ago:

https://imgur.com/a/HZexixY

Does it look better, worse, the same?

Thanks.

 

[Jpw1999]

Looks like you have maintained with a little regrowth at the crown.

 

[LosingHairIsNotFair]

So...add minoxidil? Lol. I realize I'm like...a bit late.

 

[Grim]

So...add minoxidil? Lol. I realize I'm like...a bit late.

I would start adding topical minoxidil for sure. If it doesn't give the regrowth you want, then perhaps try oral minoxidil.

 

[MDL999]

No sides from finasteride?

 

[LosingHairIsNotFair]

No sides.

I was on finasteride before though and had testicle discomfort. This time, none of that.

 

[Jpw1999]

No sides from finasteride?

The sides are pretty rare. Libido can go up and down even in people who don't take finasteride and can often be psychological.

 

[MDL999]

The sides are pretty rare. Libido can go up and down even in people who don't take finasteride and can often be psychological.

Yes Im aware. The problem though when i was on it was bloated face/loss of facial definition basically a small feminizing effect. Checked estrogen but wasnt high so its strange. The bloatedness was also confirmed by others so it wasnt in my head and i tried everything, only thing that helped was quitting finasteride. Did you guys notice something similar?

 

[infamousrodi]

How old are you? When did you start losing?

 

[Jpw1999]

Yes Im aware. The problem though when i was on it was bloated face/loss of facial definition basically a small feminizing effect. Checked estrogen but wasnt high so its strange. The bloatedness was also confirmed by others so it wasnt in my head and i tried everything, only thing that helped was quitting finasteride. Did you guys notice something similar?

I've never had any of those side effects but then again I'm pretty skinny. Finasteride does raise estrogen and could cause bloating and gyno but your estrogen is normal so I don't know what has caused that for you.

 

[jazz1]

Try the legit brand Merck propecia and add a derma roller with ketaconazole shampoo, alongside hair oils.

 

[LosingHairIsNotFair]

Do you guys think it matters if it's brand-name or not? Also, should I do Kirkland Minoxidil or Rogaine?

 

[Jpw1999]

Do you guys think it matters if it's brand-name or not? Also, should I do Kirkland Minoxidil or Rogaine?

Kevin Mann debunks the claim that brand is better than generic, you may as well save yourself some money and get generic. I save £300 a year going with generic instead of brand.