Should I Drop Minoxidil? Need More Words

[davesmith420]

Hey guys,

I've been on minoxidil and dermarolling since late August (so 5 months). Although it's super cheap and easy (I only use it once a day) I can't honestly say that I haven't seen any huge improvements. Do you think I should drop it? I've been applying to my temples, forelock, and cowlick area. I've been on finasteride for over a year too.

 

[DoctorHouse]

Hey guys,

I've been on minoxidil and dermarolling since late August (so 5 months). Although it's super cheap and easy (I only use it once a day) I can't honestly say that I haven't seen any huge improvements. Do you think I should drop it? I've been applying to my temples, forelock, and cowlick area. I've been on finasteride for over a year too.

No offense Dave, but minoxidil works best on people who are actually balding. Your hair is perfect. Mirin the hair bro.

 

[davesmith420]

No offense Dave, but minoxidil works best on people who are actually balding. Your hair is perfect. Mirin the hair bro.

Thank you for the kind words Doctor. I was shedding A LOT last year so I think I was starting to loss. At the very least I'll stay on finasteride as its cheap and I haven't had any sides on it.

 

[DoctorHouse]

Thank you for the kind words Doctor. I was shedding A LOT last year so I think I was starting to loss. At the very least I'll stay on finasteride as its cheap and I haven't had any sides on it.

With hair like yours, I can see why you had 500 matches. In the second photo, why is your hair almost gray looking on the temple or is that just highlights? You are still a NW1 by the way.

 

[davesmith420]

With hair like yours, I can see why you had 500 matches. In the second photo, why is your hair almost gray looking on the temple or is that just highlights? You are still a NW1 by the way.

Probably lighting and the start of miniaturization.

Again, thank you for the kind words. I still rock a comb over kind of hair cut because of my massive forehead.

 

[DoctorHouse]

Probably lighting and the start of miniaturization.

Again, thank you for the kind words. I still rock a comb over kind of hair cut because of my massive forehead.

How many fingers from your eyebrows to your hairline? I am betting 3 fingers. I used be that about 15 years ago. If I wrinkle my brow to shrink my forehead, I can do 3 fingers. I need a forehead reduction and I would in better shape. 3 finger forehead looks good for me.

I saw a young guy today with long hair pulled back in pony tail who is a NW2.5 and looked like a 5 finger head or more. I admired him for wearing that style and he wore it proud. He was with a cute girl too.

 

[davesmith420]

How many fingers from your eyebrows to your hairline? I am betting 3 fingers. I used be that about 15 years ago. If I wrinkle my brow to shrink my forehead, I can do 3 fingers. I need a forehead reduction and I would in better shape. 3 finger forehead looks good for me.

I saw a young guy today with long hair pulled back in pony tail who is a NW2.5 and looked like a 5 finger head or more. I admired him for wearing that style and he wore it proud. He was with a cute girl too.

I wish it was 3, it's About 4

 

[cybersk8er]

Do you have BDD?

 

[DoctorHouse]

I wish it was 3, it's About 4

You have small fingers and hand so it looks close to a 3 fingers and it would be the top of your brow to the hairline. Regardless, your hair is better than 99 percent of the people posting here so enjoy it.

 

[hairiscool]

Damn

here I've been feeling very happy about my restored NW2

You're like a thick NW0 and worried that treatments aren't working?

 

[Roberto_72]

You have great hair, minoxidil is jealous

 

[davesmith420]

Damn

here I've been feeling very happy about my restored NW2

You're like a thick NW0 and worried that treatments aren't working?

tfw over a year ago I was being labeled a Norwood 3 on other forums

https://www.baldtruthtaIk.com/threads/22257-Should-I-be-concerned?highlight=

 

[cybersk8er]

You have great hair, minoxidil is jealous

hey roberto, does that progesterone acetate, cytoproterone acetate work in your regime?

 

[DoctorHouse]

tfw over a year ago I was being labeled a Norwood 3 on other forums

https://www.baldtruthtaIk.com/threads/22257-Should-I-be-concerned?highlight=

Dave, you need to reread the post. He said "potential" NW3 which means worse case scenario for you. He basically does not think you are going to be a high Norwood. Looks like minoxidil actually reversed your temple loss. You respond great to it.

 

[davesmith420]

Dave, you need to reread the post. He said "potential" NW3 which means worse case scenario for you. He basically does not think you are going to be a high Norwood. Looks like minoxidil actually reversed your temple loss. You respond great to it.

To be honest with you my hair has looked the same since like 8-9 months on Finasteride. Aka adding minoxidil didn't do anything in terms of cosmetic results.

 

[cybersk8er]

To be honest with you my hair has looked the same since like 8-9 months on Finasteride. Aka adding minoxidil didn't do anything in terms of cosmetic results.

because you have normal hair.

 

[hairiscool]

tfw over a year ago I was being labeled a Norwood 3 on other forums

https://www.baldtruthtaIk.com/threads/22257-Should-I-be-concerned?highlight=

You're a NW1 at worst. And yeah, I think you misread what the person was saying

 

[hairiscool]

I think I good policy is:

NW1, with maybe the first signs of loss starting to show, try just finasteride

If loss continues, or you're NW2+, add minoxidil as well

 

[Roberto_72]

hey roberto, does that progesterone acetate, cytoproterone acetate work in your regime?

Yes. They help regrow some lost temple hair. Some strands. No great density though.

 

[cybersk8er]

Yes. They help regrow some lost temple hair. Some strands. No great density though.

side effects and feminisation?