Am I In The Early Stages Of A Receding Hairline? Will Minoxidil Help Me At All?

[stormborn816]

I'm 23, and I think that I might be balding. Does it look like my hairline is receding based on this pictures?

Also, I started using minoxidil foam a few days ago based on my doctor's advice. However, I've heard conflicting information about using minoxidil to treat a receding hairline and that finasteride would be better. Should I get a prescription for that or am I fine using minoxidil for the time being?

 

[RhinestoneHLT]

Finasteride will help stop the actual balding process, Minoxidil will provide an offset of growth.

Long term Propecia is far better at keeping your hair, but has possible sexual side effects.

 

[stormborn816]

Finasteride will help stop the actual balding process, Minoxidil will provide an offset of growth.

Long term Propecia is far better at keeping your hair, but has possible sexual side effects.

Ah ok, I think I'll take my chances with the propecia and get a prescription.

 

[abdelamine]

did you have any results since then??
plzzz answer

 

[Tinkwetax]

It does look like you're starting to recede slightly, more so around the temple area. Now would be a good time to start finastride. I'd continue with the minoxidil as well.

 

[recedingornot87]

Yeah I second, getting on propecia. Looks like the thinning has been happening for a while.

What is your family history of hairloss?