difference between dead hair follicle and inactive hair follicle

[boulala]

recently i read somewhere that a hair follicle doesnt die until 3 years after the hair falls out.

 

what does this really mean?? is there more chance in bringing it back if it isnt dead?? is this statement true?? if the follicle dies is it all over?

 

because at the moment dead and inactive are seeming the same to me both no hair.

 

im 20 and been losing hair the last year lost quite alot but i guess the hair follicles are not dead yet??

 

just did 3 months on propecia and stopped due to penis problems which got pretty bad? in a relationship and would rather maintain my penis?? and its a bummer because it had shed and was really working and since stopping have lost a lot.

 

would rogaine or regaine be good if my hair follicles are not dead?? is there similar results as i have heard propecia is better than rogaine?

 

thank you