I'm 32.
Started thinning around 20 years old.
I've experimented with topical minoxidil and Finasteride previously over the years (early 20's) from 25-32 didn't really do use any treatment (girlfriends).
I am now considering a transplant. I'm not sure about other countries but in the UK the term baldy gets thrown about a lot and I really don't like it - this is why I'm considering. It would be nice to not wear a hat everywhere I go.
In my 20's I was taking 1mg Fin daily and getting quite bad sides (libido-related mostly from what I remember). For the past couple of months I've been taking 0.5mg Finasteride daily and don't get any noticeable sides. I think if I upped it to 1mg I would get sides again so not doing that but I'm not 100% sure if 0.5mg has fully stopped the hair loss.
I've just ordered oral minoxidil as well because I'm lazy and it suits me more than topical and will be taking 2.5mg per day and see how that goes.
I am not sure what I am on the Norwood scale - I would guess a NW6 but it would be good to confirm, to know roughly how many grafts would be needed. Which is why I'm posting here.
I can grow a beard but after a certain length my facial hair is red/ginger, so not sure I want that transplanted onto my head.
I've been through a lot of threads by Euginix patients and Dr. Pittella. The latter is winning it for me at the moment, although yes, probably twice as expensive as Euginix.
I'm in the UK but willing to travel for the best doctor that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
The crown is the highest priority for me followed by the hairline and mid-scalp.
Attached some pics.