Hi guys,
My name is Michael. I'm a 27 year old African American male who noticed thinning at my hairline/temple areas at 25. At first i contributed it to excessive masturbation from 2014 & 2015 but after meeting with Dr. Arocha (i live in Houston) he told me that wasn't true and explained to me what was going on(hairline receding) Anyway i don't want to be long winded during my consultation he gave me a medical regimen for men which was
1. Rogaine 5% twice daily
2. Propecia one per day
3. Nizoral Shampoo - lather every other day x 5 minutes
4. Biotin 5 mg daily
5. Laser Cap Pro (Laser Light cap)
My question i've purchased the Rogaine 5%(topical solution), Nizoral Shampoo, and Biotin. I've started the process of using them, however i reluctant to invest in Propecia because of the sexual side effects, and some of the stories i've read on forums and youtube. I'm just wondering minus the Propecia, can i still have success maintaining the hair i have even if i don't use Propecia. Outside of my temples thining i have no other hair loss.
As for a hair transplant procedure(just can't afford it now) it's definitely something i want to do as i get older. Not just because i look most attractive with hair but because of the type of industry i want to get in(Acting/Film).
Family history, Dad lost his hair at 40-41, Grandfather, 48. My mother's father, i don't know his hair history.
I appreciate all those who read and give me honest feedback.