Your condition is similar to mine, my crown hair started thinning when I was 19.it got worse in mid-twenties but after 4 years of continuous use of propecia and Rogaine foam I retained mine hairline intact. Just stick to routine and you will get favorable results but don’t expect it too early.
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i suffer from same condition.My front is intact but there is significant thinning at crown.Take medicine and watch for progress. :)
Occasionally tugging is not a problem, the flaked hair will grow definitely. I have seen a documentary on Japanese geisha (negative term synonymous to Prostitute ) on discovery channel. Most of these women suffer from permanent crown baldness because they tuck and tug artificial hair piece with...
1)Equate brand minoxidil 5s sold at walmart for $17 for 3 bottles.
2)www.inhousepharmacy.com
3)www.unitedpharmacy.com
Ya, seeing doctor before going for med is a good idea and we all appreciate the concern.
As you told your hair loss is minimal therefore ride on finasteride (daily)...
shedding is good for regrowth.read the cassin sticky post in shedding shedding section for your curiosity.
If you want it to stop then you have to use finasteride 1 mg daily.For major regrowth you have to use minoxidil foam or liquid with finasteride and 2% nizoral 3x week.
1) finasteride...
Why not use fincar. 30 fincar tablets costs 27$ and it will last 120 days if you cut it 1/4th .all you need a $5 pill cutter, you can get at Walgreens.Whereas finpecia cost you 25$ for 30 days.