Nilsson

Thank you all for the input.

I would like to try finasteride but I have read some horror stories about the drug. Permanent libido damage or impotence? Sounds counterproductive!

Can anyone explain the potential side effects? Is Procepia better than Pros car or generic?

Also - what about natural options like saw palmetto, pygeum, nettle or pumpkin seed oil?

Thanks guys! I appreciate your opinions.

What meds would you all recommend for maintaining the hair I've got? If things never got worse, I wouldn't mind! I am worried about shedding or drawing any attention to the fact that I'm balding/trying to prevent it, though.

For the past year or so, I have watched my hair for signs of male pattern baldness. My mother's father was bald, so it was always a possibility. I am 25 years old.

A few months ago, I joined the military and shaved my head bare for basic training. Now I am letting it grow in again, but I am worried about the density of hair I'm seeing! I have considered Rogaine, Finasteride and Nizoral ("the big 3"), but I am weary of the shedding and potential side effects. So far, I have only been taking Saw Palmetto for the past year as a preventative and currently take 585mg twice daily. I have also thought about a hair transplant, but I don't really know much about the procedure.

My question is this:

Are the pains of hair regrowth trial and error, potential shedding, and physical side effects worth the struggle - or should I simply accept my situation and bald gracefully like a Bruce Willis, Jude Law, Jason Statham badass? I have to keep my hair short for the military anyway. Check the pictures attached and give me your thoughts!

TLDR: Give me advice on whether to start treatment or figure out how to look good balding.