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I stumbled across this site a few weeks ago and am encouraged to find a community of people who have the same concerns and problems as I do. I had been noticing a considerable amount of hairloss over the last year or so, so I decided it was time to take action. The hairloss I am experiencing has had a really negative impact on my self confidence and esteem. Reading some of the posts on here have been really encouraging though, so I thought I'd try to start my own success story.
Well, I'm 23 and I never even thought about hairloss being a problem for me until about six months ago. I've always had somewhat of a high hairline, but now its really exaggerated, and i have heavy thinning up top. I haven't really decided what number I am on the norwood scale(maybe some of you can help me out with that)...but I do know that in about a year or so i will be chrome doming it.
The pic below was taken about a year and a half ago, and I know it's hard to tell from a weird angle, but that's the normal me! (and my girlfriend in the background at a hotel)
Now the following pics I have taken tonight, with my roommate's digital camera.
Well, you can probably see my problem there. Sorry the images are so large. I will have to figure out how to resize them.
As of Today, I am starting a regimen of 1mg Finpecia daily (around 6 am) and two applications of 5% minoxidil (Rogaine) foam daily (7am, 9 pm). These are the pictures I am labeling DAY ZERO. From what I've gathered on the site, the combination of finasteride and minoxidil seems to be the most effective. I think I should have probably started this about a year ago, but hey...better late than never. Also, from what i've read on here, dutasteride is viewed as somewhat as a last alternative...the big gun, in a manner of speaking. Does anybody recomend it insted of finasteride?
What are your thoughts? Any positive, constructive feedback is welcome.
Thanks and glad i'm finally here!
Well, I'm 23 and I never even thought about hairloss being a problem for me until about six months ago. I've always had somewhat of a high hairline, but now its really exaggerated, and i have heavy thinning up top. I haven't really decided what number I am on the norwood scale(maybe some of you can help me out with that)...but I do know that in about a year or so i will be chrome doming it.
The pic below was taken about a year and a half ago, and I know it's hard to tell from a weird angle, but that's the normal me! (and my girlfriend in the background at a hotel)
Now the following pics I have taken tonight, with my roommate's digital camera.
Well, you can probably see my problem there. Sorry the images are so large. I will have to figure out how to resize them.
As of Today, I am starting a regimen of 1mg Finpecia daily (around 6 am) and two applications of 5% minoxidil (Rogaine) foam daily (7am, 9 pm). These are the pictures I am labeling DAY ZERO. From what I've gathered on the site, the combination of finasteride and minoxidil seems to be the most effective. I think I should have probably started this about a year ago, but hey...better late than never. Also, from what i've read on here, dutasteride is viewed as somewhat as a last alternative...the big gun, in a manner of speaking. Does anybody recomend it insted of finasteride?
What are your thoughts? Any positive, constructive feedback is welcome.
Thanks and glad i'm finally here!
