brisco

Hi everyone. I have been using proscar in combination with minoxidil for the past 5 months. My hair loss seemed to minimize for a while and it even looked like some growth was happening. However, over the last 3 weeks, my hair has been falling out like crazy. I sometimes don't apply the minoxidil in the mornings, so is this what may be contributing to the hair loss? Or is shedding normal after a period of little to no shedding? Also, sometimes I put apply the minoxidil and put on my hat right after. Is this ok, or is not recommended to do this? Also, when you massage the minoxidil into the scalp, are hairs supposed to shed when you do this? I am still on the proscar (daily) which is why I'm so concerned that my hair is still falling out. I am a 21-year old male who as been struggling with hair loss since I was 17. It has really affected me emotionally and I barely ever go out in public these days without my hat on. I even tried the lasercomb, but it didn't work at all and put me out $4500. I know I'm considered to young for a hair transplant, but I want to be comfortable with showing my hair in public again. Thanks for any answers you guys can provide.