Morlock

So I started using Rogaine last week. And I'm thinking I'm doing it wrong. The first time I used it I used 1ml in each area which seemed totally wrong and after reading the instructions again I see that it is. I'm thinking I should rogain foam instead the serum form is so messy and with me having very very short hair it really just runs all over my head. After the 2nd day I was feelign good to finally be making a move to do something about my hairloss. And I kid you not it actually seemed like my hair was fuller for the first 3 days lol. That was my imagination I know but it was a good feeling. Hear I am in the 2nd week and it seems my hair is thinning out more. Hopefully this is just normal shedding, but I'm not sure if I should be expecting that this early.

I'm already pretty sure of the answer in my own mind but once again looking for a little feedback. Would it be wise to get my needed medication through http://www.hairlosstalk.com/ without seeing a dermatologist first?

I'm new to the board and have no experience activity fighting hairloss. But have you considered a concealer such a dermamatch or toppik? I myself am only 23 and have a receding hairline and light thinning on the top of my head. I'm strongly considering dermamatch along with proscar to help with my situtation.

Thanks a lot giant for responding. I guess the first thing I need to do is attempt to find a dermatlogist in my area. I may not be able to find one specializing in hairloss but I'll give it a shot. I can get a hold of the minoxidil pretty easily but if my only option is a prescription it may be a while longer before I can get on proscar.

I've only been to this site twice previously and I thought I'd make a post to seek a lil advice from members who know more than me. I'm 23, taking classes part time and working. I've had a receding hairline since highschool. It's something that to be honest hasn't bothered me terribly until recently. My hairline has receded noticeably. And I've just recently become aware of hairloss/thinning on the top of my head/vertex area. I have no health insurance unfortunately. And while I'm sure the initial trip to the family doctor can be the most important step. It's one that may be costly for me as well. At this point HT is something that I plan to hold off on for many years if possible. I keep my hair very short, I have all my life and in fact; a fresh cut, a little trickery on my part and an understanding barber. And you can barely tell that I have hairloss problems at all. So for the time being I'm more interested in halting my hairloss. Like I said I've had a receding hairline since highschool. While I highly doubt I'll ever be the proud owner of a V hairline. It's something I've grown to accept and work with. My only real issues are: 1.) Wanting to be sure that my hair loss is normal and not some dramatic health issue. I'm sure it's just plain old unlucky hairloss but rather be sure. (Better safe than sorry) It's been about 2 yeats since I've seen a doctor. I've been very blessed health wise and haven't had so much as a cold in all that time. 2.) Cost! Rogaine I can afford, but I'm wondering what a prescription of Propecia/Proscar will end up costing me. As many of you know or can recall. Most decisions I make come down to money, sadly. And while I'm still looking through the forums and learning I'll take this time to ask a few questions. With rogaine/minoxidl I've read that you actually loose more hair in the area before you see new growth. I was wondering if this is a noticeable loss of hair. My receding area isn't completely bald just very very thin. I'm worried what it will look like once the hair is actually gone from that area. Or whether it will come back after that. And as far as the top of my head I'm really not in a hurry to make the hair I have left fall out lol. Propecia/proscar...I've tried to look on the internet for the side effects but all I found was studies and percentages. No actual mention of said side effects. Through browsing this site I've gained a pretty good idea of what the sexual side effects are. I was wondering if there are any others. And for anyone who has dealt with the side effects did they diminish after you stopped using propecia? A big thank you ahead of time to anyone who takes the time to respond to this. I'm just looking for a little feedback really. EDIT: I'm also looking into dermamatch.

I've only been to this site twice previously and I thought I'd make a post to seek a lil advice from members who know more than me. I'm 23, taking classes part time and working. I've had a receding hairline since highschool. It's something that to be honest hasn't bothered me terribly until recently. My hairline has receded noticeably. And I've just recently become aware of hairloss/thinning on the top of my head/vertex area. I have no health insurance unfortunately. And while I'm sure the initial trip to the family doctor can be the most important step. It's one that may be costly for me as well. At this point HT is something that I plan to hold off on for many years if possible. I keep my hair very short, I have all my life and in fact; a fresh cut, a little trickery on my part and an understanding barber. And you can barely tell that I have hairloss problems at all. So for the time being I'm more interested in halting my hairloss. Like I said I've had a receding hairline since highschool. While I highly doubt I'll ever be the proud owner of a V hairline. It's something I've grown to accept and work with. My only real issues are: 1.) Wanting to be sure that my hair loss is normal and not some dramatic health issue. I'm sure it's just plain old unlucky hairloss but rather be sure. (Better safe than sorry) It's been about 2 yeats since I've seen a doctor. I've been very blessed health wise and haven't had so much as a cold in all that time. 2.) Cost! Rogaine I can afford, but I'm wondering what a prescription of Propecia/Proscar will end up costing me. As many of you know or can recall. Most decisions I make come down to money, sadly. And while I'm still looking through the forums and learning I'll take this time to ask a few questions. With rogaine/minoxidl I've read that you actually loose more hair in the area before you see new growth. I was wondering if this is a noticeable loss of hair. My receding area isn't completely bald just very very thin. I'm worried what it will look like once the hair is actually gone from that area. Or whether it will come back after that. And as far as the top of my head I'm really not in a hurry to make the hair I have left fall out lol. Propecia/proscar...I've tried to look on the internet for the side effects but all I found was studies and percentages. No actual mention of said side effects. Through browsing this site I've gained a pretty good idea of what the sexual side effects are. I was wondering if there are any others. And for anyone who has dealt with the side effects did they diminish after you stopped using propecia? A big thank you ahead of time to anyone who takes the time to respond to this. I'm just looking for a little feedback really. EDIT: I'm also looking into dermamatch.