26 years old, diffuse thinner, mostly on the crown (front) though. First noticed some thinning around the age of 19-20, but I did nothing about it for a couple of years, denial and all that sh*t. Tried some Rogaine 2% three years ago and also some Propecia, but I didn't stick to it for very long, the cost was high and my hair was still pretty ok, thinning was very slow. Big Mistake! I should have known better, my brother is almost completely bald at 40, and my father and uncle also. In the last 6 months I have really lost a lot, and I mean a lot. The scalp is clearly visible under even normal light now. I have been under a lot of stress during this period, maybe the stress has worked as a trigger.
About three weeks ago I decided it was time to start the battle before it was too late. I have been on Rogaine 5% and Propecia (Merck) since then. So far I haven't noticed any serious side effects, maybe some ups and downs in libido, but I can't tell for sure. Something I have noticed the last week though is itching all over the body where hair is growing (I have a lot of body hair), not only on the scalp. Also some minor aches in my chest and armpits. These aches resemble aches I remember having in puberty. None of these problems are serious though, I think they'll pass if I give it some time.
So far I havent seen much of the dreaded shredding I have read so much about on this site (losing perhaps 10-15 hairs/day). I pray I won't have to experience that, I'm note sure I could handle it!
My goal is to keep what I have and regrow as much as possible of what I've lost on my crown. I still have a decent amount so I hope my chances are good.
Wish me luck! I'll try to post some pics soon!
About three weeks ago I decided it was time to start the battle before it was too late. I have been on Rogaine 5% and Propecia (Merck) since then. So far I haven't noticed any serious side effects, maybe some ups and downs in libido, but I can't tell for sure. Something I have noticed the last week though is itching all over the body where hair is growing (I have a lot of body hair), not only on the scalp. Also some minor aches in my chest and armpits. These aches resemble aches I remember having in puberty. None of these problems are serious though, I think they'll pass if I give it some time.
So far I havent seen much of the dreaded shredding I have read so much about on this site (losing perhaps 10-15 hairs/day). I pray I won't have to experience that, I'm note sure I could handle it!
My goal is to keep what I have and regrow as much as possible of what I've lost on my crown. I still have a decent amount so I hope my chances are good.
Wish me luck! I'll try to post some pics soon!