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Thanks for the replies. As far as the generic minoxidil ( here for example) , that would be a topical solution rather than a foam like rogaine, right? I don't use gel or anything with my hair so a foam wouldn't really work. Also, I was under the impression that Propecia required a prescription. That would be something I could get from my normal doctor, right? (as opposed to a doctor that specializes in hair restoration)

I'm a 19 year old male and my hair started thinning about 16-18 months ago. The pattern of my hair loss does not seem to follow the typical Norwood pattern. Rather it is diffuse, and all the hair on the top of my head is thinning at nearly the same rate. At this point, I'd estimate it's at about half the thickness it would be without any hair loss. In other words, my hair appears normal if it isn't seen up close and in a reasonably well lit area. However, at 19, this is still quite disconcerting, and it's definitely having an effect on my confidence and how I see myself appearance wise. I've been using Provillus (both the topical solution and dietary supplement) for approximately the last 8 months, although not very consistently I admit. It's somewhat difficult to tell, but it may have slowed my rate of hair loss to some extent. Recently I've been thinking more about what I could do to further prevent hair loss and possibly even restore what I have lost. I came upon this forum as I was doing research into hair transplants. I soon realized that at my age, a hair transplant is generally not recommended, so that's not really what I'm asking about. My main question is what medication or treatment would be most effective in preventing further hair loss, and possibly restoring hair that has already been lost? Should I continue using both elements of the Provillus treatment? Should I start using Propecia? Is there something else I don't know about or haven't considered that I should start using? One concern that occurred to me with Propecia is that since it generally doesn't affect hair at the front of the head, could it, in my case, result in an unnatural look where hair near the front of my head is considerably thinner than the hair behind it? Also, I'd strongly prefer something that's non-invasive, i.e. a pill or something preferably. Applying the Provillus topical solution is about as far as I'm willing to go in that respect. If you have any questions or need any more information, let me know. Thanks in advance.

I'm a 19 year old male and my hair started thinning about 16-18 months ago. The pattern of my hair loss does not seem to follow the typical Norwood pattern. Rather it is diffuse, and all the hair on the top of my head is thinning at nearly the same rate. At this point, I'd estimate it's at about half the thickness it would be without any hair loss. In other words, my hair appears normal if it isn't seen up close and in a reasonably well lit area. However, at 19, this is still quite disconcerting, and it's definitely having an effect on my confidence and how I see myself appearance wise. I've been using Provillus (both the topical solution and dietary supplement) for approximately the last 8 months, although not very consistently I admit. It's somewhat difficult to tell, but it may have slowed my rate of hair loss to some extent. Recently I've been thinking more about what I could do to further prevent hair loss and possibly even restore what I have lost. I came upon this forum as I was doing research into hair transplants. I soon realized that at my age, a hair transplant is generally not recommended, so that's not really what I'm asking about. My main question is what medication or treatment would be most effective in preventing further hair loss, and possibly restoring hair that has already been lost? Should I continue using both elements of the Provillus treatment? Should I start using Propecia? Is there something else I don't know about or haven't considered that I should start using? One concern that occurred to me with Propecia is that since it generally doesn't affect hair at the front of the head, could it, in my case, result in an unnatural look where hair near the front of my head is considerably thinner than the hair behind it? Also, I'd strongly prefer something that's non-invasive, i.e. a pill or something preferably. Applying the Provillus topical solution is about as far as I'm willing to go in that respect. If you have any questions or need any more information, let me know. Thanks in advance.