am i going bald? age 21

[amigoingbald]

Thanks, wash daily with the minix I guess u mean ? Do I use it like a sha,poo I. He shower or just apply to thinning area dry

 

[badgenetics1]

Hey it's certainly up for debate, but I recommend trying finasteride/Propecia before minoxidil. Yes, there is a risk of sides but most users don't experience any. As long as you watch yourself and drop it if you experience sides, the risk is minimal.

Minoxidil & keto shampoo will help you out for a little while, but your hair isn't being protected from further damage from DHT. Finasteride inhibits DHT, meaning you're fighting a cause of male pattern baldness. Without it, your follicles will continue to be damaged by DHT.

 

[amigoingbald]

Also does the Kirkland work just as we'll as rogaine ? I've seen success stories with rogaine on here but not with Kirkland. Is it worth it to some the extra money and get rogaine

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Ahh shiz now idk what I should do , the sides of Propecia are risky but if its gonna help I really don't care as long as I don't experience any sides ,

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So your saying minix and th shampoo won't be something I can use daily to keep my hair growing ?

 

[amigoingbald]

Kapeesh, never ever wash my hair with hot water even with regular shampoo ? And will minix keep working if t is male pattern baldness I'm suffering from ?

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I think I feel better trying ith minix first instead of Propecia because of the side effects , do you think Kirkland or rogaine is better . In your personal opinion, and did u gain hair by doing what you're telling me ?

 

[GoldenMane]

Finasteride is the only thing standing between your hair follicles and DHT. Minoxidil won't fight the cause, you will eventually start losing ground. Minoxidil on it's own may buy you some time, but your follicles are still under attack from DHT and evetually even rogaine won't be enough. Finasteride is VITAL for anyone who wants to maintain or hair long term.

 

[amigoingbald]

Whats dht and how do u know my hair follicles are under attack from it ?

 

[GoldenMane]

Dihydrotestosterone. Testosterone gets converted into DHT by alpha 5 reductase, an enzyme. Finasteride inhibits this enzyme so Testosterone doesn't get converted to DHT. DHT is what causes hair follicles to grow smaller and smaller until eventually they stop producing hairs.

Minoxidil just increases the blood flow to the follicles, ensuring a supply of amino acids for keratin (hair fiber) production. Even with minoxidil promoting growth, your follicles will eventually shrink, only finasteride can prevent this

 

[amigoingbald]

Is that in the case of male pattern baldness? Cause I'm not 100 percent sure that's what I have

 

[GoldenMane]

yes, male pattern baldness, if the cause is not male pattern baldness then finasteride won't help. Go see a hairloss specialist, not a dermatologist or GP, they are usually less than useless.

 

[amigoingbald]

Just for curiosity sake say if I use rogaine or so,e kind of minix and the hair on my crown comes bck thick and wonderfully amazing like it was before , do I still apply this stuff everyday and scrub it into my thick head of hair ? And I used rogaine spray before made my hair look wet and gross do u think the foam is better

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And g mane are u saying I should buy all four of those shampoos or conditioners or just one

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I mean Monty sorry

 

[GoldenMane]

I strongly disagree, what do you think is happening to your hair follicles in the absence of a DHT inhibitor? Finasteride is the most fundamental pillar of hairloss prevention. Minoxidil should be used in conjunction with finasteride for people who have lost significant amouns of hair for regrowth. Most people experience no side effects, it's at least worth a try, and assuming no sides, should be kept as part of your regime.

Both are for life. Stop using them and your hair follicles will continue to be damaged by DHT and you can say goodbye to any regrowth to minoxidil.

 

[amigoingbald]

That's so much shiz to use are all four really necessary to get my hair back with using mix?

 

[amigoingbald]

That's my hairline does it look alright to u guys I'm paranoid about that too now

 

[GoldenMane]

Some people do have side effects, but not everyone. He should at least try finasteride, and if he has sides then as long as he quits within a reasonable amount of time then he they'll wear off soon enough.

 

[amigoingbald]

Wtf what's a fungal condition your saying there may be fungus on my head ???? Are u serious , what's spironolactone?? I'll put a better pic of my hairline up

 

[GoldenMane]

Yeah, spironolactone/s5 are also options, as long as he tries some DHT inhibitor.

 

[GoldenMane]

Just follow this link, go through the steps. Every option is explained.
http://www.gourmetstylewellness.com/hair-loss-men/

There is some bull**** in there too though, for example the laser comb, that doesn't work. Focus on anti androgens, DHT inhibitors, growth stimulants (minoxidil) and nizoral shampoo for a healthy scalp.

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You have a high hairline, it may always have been high, mine is naturally quite high, has been all my life. Only you know if your hairline has moved. Look at old photos. It's very hard to tell under that lighting and at that resolution if you are receding at the temples. Again,you should know better than any of us, it's your hair, your history.

 

[amigoingbald]

I know but I did t notice my hairline until I noticed my bald spot I'm not sure if it has moved I was looking for old photos the other day ill go find some now to see

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But where u see shine on my head from the light there is no hair

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But what would both of u guys recommend for my regime plan , cause there's so many options I don't even know where to begin

 

[GoldenMane]

We've both already told you. Minoxidil, Nizoral and a DHT inhibitor. I say finasteride, he says spironolactone. Your choice.

 

[amigoingbald]

Does spironolactone have side effects like finasteride does