Considering treatment but may be beyond help

[Rampant]

I'm 27 and started losing hair when I was 17. Since I was 19 I have been shaving my head as I embraced my baldness (it was either that or be in denial) and thankfully I look rather good with a shaved head. Since I shave my head 2-3 times a week I never bothered to check how advanced my hair loss is. However, I didn't shave for 10 days, as an experiment, and my hair loss is pretty advanced NW6 at least. But this is where it gets interesting, its is clear that I have lots of extremely fine, very short hairs all over the top of my head and at my receded temples along with the odd thicker hair. What I want advice on is if it is worth taking finasteride or something in the hope that these thin hairs turn back into the proper thing? I am happy the way I am but like most (if not all) bald men given the chance to have my hair back I would. So anybody think it is worth it?

 

[Sean68]

youve got nothing to lose. you wont get back to a norwood one but may
be able to recover some ground with finasteride and minoxidil but its certainly not a given that the fine hairs will thicken up. i think it depends
what you think will look better - some hair with recession or a shaved
head. if you like the shaved look then maybe stick with it but...its upto
you really.

 

[Rampant]

Well I've decided I'll try finasteride at first. Would using minoxidil straight away help, or should I wait until if I see any results from the finasteride? I have fairly greasy skin (but no acne) so would the finasteride or minoxidil affect this one way or the other? I know minoxidil can cause dry scalp. Any thoughts are welcome and appreciated.

 

[Sean68]

if youre wanting significant regrowth youre gonna need minoxidil.
either the foam or spectral dnc are the best and both are non greasy
so shouldnt cause you any problems.