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I should add the reason I think it's plausible is if the temple follicles are more corrupted, it makes sense it would take the medication longer to work there.

I ask b/c my crown has improved but my temples continue to shed (I'm at the 3 month mark). And pretty badly at that. There wasn't much in my temples to begin with and I use toppik, so it's not a huge deal, but it is quite noticeable (to me at least) nonetheless. If the response rate in the two regions doesn't differ, it would make sense for me to stop using it on my temples. Does this make sense from a scientific standpoint? Does anyone have any experience to this effect? I'm aware that the maker of Rogaine claims it only works on the crown, but that's just to avoid lawsuits related to shedding I'd imagine. Plenty of people see results in the front.

Inflammation is clearly not the main culprit in a vast majority of cases. That said, I don't dismiss the idea that some have their hair loss accelerated by inflammation, sensitivities and what not, etc.

Yeah, those are concerns obviously. I just doubt with Rogaine use, my crown and mid-scalp will be an issue for the next 10 if not 15 years. My crown has looked more or less the same for the past 7 years (with only 5 months of fin use and no other treatments) and has little miniaturization. And my mid-scalp is not 100% but nonetheless very thick. For all intents and purposes, it's a completely 'full' area of hair. If and when things go south, I am fine with shaving and/or getting the grafts removed. Easier said than done I know, but I don't see myself having an issue with that if I'm in my mid 40's.

Probably, but make your own thread if you want that question answered. Thanks.

Yeah, I hear you on Fin. But I've been on it and my body cannot tolerate it. 'Post Finasteride Syndrome' is, while very rare, absolutely real and a hell I wish on no one (I did recover though). I understand the vast majority of people don't experience sides or significant sides, and that it works out very well for them. Whatever the reason, I am not one of those people. As to crown - it's more or less looked like it does now since I was 23. Also, as mentioned, there's not much miniaturization. Even without toppik, my crown loss is not much in the way of detectable unless under very harsh light. And even then, not all that aesthetically consequential.

I started using Rogaine a couple of months ago and am either shedding or going through a spike in my genetic 'curve' - the temples and forelock are noticeably thinner than they were when I started (though perhaps another person would not have noticed). As can be seen from the photos I've attached, my crown loss is not bad at all (and a reputable HT doc told me several months ago that I have very little miniaturization in the crown) and I have solid density through my mid-scalp region (pic #'s 5, 6 and 7), though it is beginning to thin. The attached pics don't cover the full mid-scalp region but are representative of the density throughout that area. From what I gather, my donor isn't fantastic but is nonetheless 'normal', 'sufficient', what have you - not defective or anything. I am committed to Rogaine for the long term and will consider adding Nizoral. Am I a candidate for a conservative frontal procedure? I understand the risks given no fin and the possibility of needing to shave down the road. Are reputable docs willing to transplant in this kind of situation? I believe I have encountered cases where they are...

My body can't tolerate finasteride, so I'll need every graft I can manage. I am using rogaine but will almost surely need BH to maintain the appearance of a full head of hair long term. Can anyone with experience in and/or knowledge of BHT give me a rough idea? The input of any doctors who do BHT or their patient representatives would be nice.

He can't possibly have not known until then. He had virtually no temples! And he was a noticeable thinner while he was at MSU. Certainly well below 50% (the supposed demarcation line for detection) in the temples.

Who did your procedure (if you feel comfortable revealing this)? I'm guessing you had the temples addressed previously? Your crown will improve but still be on the thin side. I agree with Spanker that this does not look like stellar work. Doesn't mean you won't see improvements though.

Can probably add Kirk Cousins (Redskins QB) to the list. Given the aggressiveness of his loss, I don't think it's meds or strictly meds. Solid procedure, whoever did it. I'm guessing probably a standard 2k job addressing the temples and possibly forelock. Before: After: http://www.nfl.com/videos/washington-redskins/0ap3000000701646/Cousins-We-weren-t-good-enough

Don't mean to be a debbie downer here, but it might be MPB, albeit only (if it in fact is) the very, very beginnings of it. Very front of your hairline looks like it might be a bit miniaturized too. Again though, very early days if it is. You do have great hair, as the first replier mentions. Regardless of whether its MPB or not, if it bothers you, one shake of toppik and the spot is no longer visible. If it is MPB, there's a chance it wouldn't be much in the way of detectable for something like 5 years or so, even without medication.

1. Does anyone have experience applying less than the recommended dosage? If so, did you achieve good results? Currently I apply about 1 ml total to my temples (which are very thin), forelock and crown. Willing to bet most people would apply 2-2.5 ml in my situation. 2. And, relatedly - do areas outside of the application area dilate as well? I assume they do, since it causes hair to grow all over the body, or at least in some cases does. I seem to have gotten some extra facial hair as a result. Any input/thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!