rgp Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Im 22 years old and Ive been noticing a decrease in hair density over the last 2-3 years. I had recently shaved my head at the suggestion of my barber to assess the situation better, and I found that things were worse than expected. I've been to a dermatologist and they told me to take some blood tests before starting in PRP treatment. Could someone help me understand whether that would actually help? Or is minoxidil the only solution I have (don't want to start finasteride due to the side effects). And could you also give your opinion on how bad the hairloss is at the top/sides? I seem to be having very little frontal recession but just overall loss of hair density. I was also not eating healthy over the last 4 years (only junk food and skipping meals every now and then), but I've started eating better and taking some biotin supplements too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairman22 Posted April 12, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 12, 2021 ypu have diffuse thinning. hard to know how quick it will progress. What is your relatives hair like? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted April 12, 2021 Valued Contributor Share Posted April 12, 2021 At this early stage I would forget PRP. You need to considered meds such as finasteride and to a lesser extent minoxidil? If you are concerned about possible side effects from finasteride then you can always in conjuction with your doctor start at a lower titrated dose. 1 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted April 12, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 12, 2021 You likely need to be on oral finasteride and topical finasteride. The chances of side effects from oral finasteride are a little less than 5%, based on published research. If you're getting side effects from oral finasteride, titrate down and/or consider topical finasteride. 1 My advice does not constitute a patient-physician relationship nor as medical advice and all medical questions/concerns should be addressed to your medical provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgp Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 14 minutes ago, Dr. Suhail Khokhar said: You likely need to be on oral finasteride and topical finasteride. The chances of side effects from oral finasteride are a little less than 5%, based on published research. If you're getting side effects from oral finasteride, titrate down and/or consider topical finasteride. Is it possible to use just minoxidil to stop the hairloss? And based on your opinion how far along the baldness chart do you think I am? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgp Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 3 hours ago, hairman22 said: ypu have diffuse thinning. hard to know how quick it will progress. What is your relatives hair like? On my mothers side no one has had significant hairloss untill they were in their 50s but on my fathers side a few started going bald by their 30s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted April 12, 2021 Administrators Share Posted April 12, 2021 Looks diffuse when short, but thick grown out. Are you on medication? 1 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stephcurry30 Posted April 13, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 13, 2021 Nothing finasteride and minoxidil can't fix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgp Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said: Looks diffuse when short, but thick grown out. Are you on medication? No medication so far, just some biotin supplements. I used to think my hair was fine as I'd never shaved/cut it extremely short before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted April 13, 2021 Valued Contributor Share Posted April 13, 2021 You would definitely benefit greatly from Finasteride looking at your hair both long and short. 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgp Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 48 minutes ago, Gatsby said: You would definitely benefit greatly from Finasteride looking at your hair both long and short. I went to a dermatologist today and he's prescribed topical fin and 5% minoxidil (he did mention oral fin would be better). Hopefully this should work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted April 13, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 13, 2021 Just now, rgp said: I went to a dermatologist today and he's prescribed topical fin and 5% minoxidil (he did mention oral fin would be better). Hopefully this should work. Good to hear that topical fin is being prescribed 😌 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member j1mmy Posted April 13, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted April 13, 2021 Just now, rgp said: I went to a dermatologist today and he's prescribed topical fin and 5% minoxidil (he did mention oral fin would be better). Hopefully this should work. You found the two things that WORK, finasteride and to a lesser extend minoxidil. You have done well to be in front of this at 22 I was still trying different shampoos 20-24, so lost time had I been as wise as you. 10 years later, I am no worse off than 24 at least 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted April 13, 2021 Valued Contributor Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 hour ago, rgp said: I went to a dermatologist today and he's prescribed topical fin and 5% minoxidil (he did mention oral fin would be better). Hopefully this should work. Well done. The two real scientific options that can help not only stabilize hair loss but also to a degree help regrow some loss. Stay vigilant in using these and stay in touch with your doctor who prescribed them. 👍 3 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgp Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 Thanks for the feedback everyone. I have one other doubt - I plan on using the ducray anti-hairfall shampoo before applying the solution. This should help increase the effectiveness right? And would it be just as effective to take a larger dose of it once a day than take 2 daily doses of 1 ml each? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted April 13, 2021 Valued Contributor Share Posted April 13, 2021 I wouldn’t waste your money on shampoo that makes false claims to be ‘anti hair fall.’ Stick with the meds religiously and follow your doctor’s advice. If he recommended to take oral minoxidil then I would have gone with that (much less time consuming). However stay with what you are on. If you start introducing too many variables you won’t know what is doing what? All the best! 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member j1mmy Posted April 13, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted April 13, 2021 Agree, sadly none of these products have been shown to do anything. A staple for a large number of people, worth considering in my opinion, is an anti-dandruff/anti-fungal shampoo once or twice a week - ketokonazole (1% or 2%) or piroctone olamine (1%) containing shampoo. Over using it makes your scalp dry, so less is more. Other than that, any shampoo and/or conditioner you like is a green light!https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18498517/https://www.hgspecialist.com/ingredients/the-effect-of-ketoconazole-and-piroctone-olamine-on-hair-growth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member deeznuts Posted April 16, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 16, 2021 You have diffuse thinning and it looks like you're likely to lose everything on top down the line. Diffuse NW5 or higher for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted April 16, 2021 Administrators Share Posted April 16, 2021 On 4/12/2021 at 9:09 PM, rgp said: No medication so far, just some biotin supplements. I used to think my hair was fine as I'd never shaved/cut it extremely short before. Get on medication asap I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Homeerestre Posted April 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2021 (edited) On 4/13/2021 at 8:27 PM, rgp said: Thanks for the feedback everyone. I have one other doubt - I plan on using the ducray anti-hairfall shampoo before applying the solution. This should help increase the effectiveness right? And would it be just as effective to take a larger dose of it once a day than take 2 daily doses of 1 ml each? Sadly, all those ads about anti-hair fall are just bogus. Edited April 23, 2021 by Homeerestre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgp Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 On 4/16/2021 at 5:30 AM, deeznuts said: You have diffuse thinning and it looks like you're likely to lose everything on top down the line. Diffuse NW5 or higher for sure. getting on minoxidil and finasteride should stop that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted April 30, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 30, 2021 40 minutes ago, rgp said: getting on minoxidil and finasteride should stop that right? Not guaranteed but it’s certainly going to give you the best chance of retention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgp Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 Just now, JohnAC71 said: Not guaranteed but it’s certainly going to give you the best chance of retention. Am I already at a diffuse NW4+ ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted April 30, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted April 30, 2021 Difficult to say looking at the pics. Grown out your hair looks good. Really think You will be fine on Fin & Minox. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member rj. Posted April 30, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted April 30, 2021 amazing the difference having it long makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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