Regular Member geoffrecession Posted July 6, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hey guys, I was wondering if you could help me out. My hair has been thinning/receding for a few years. My hairloss has progressed from my temples only to my whole hairline. Btw I am 22 years old. Judging by these pictures, what insight can you give me? Would you suggest beginning Propecia? Should I wait out for future hairloss treatments (Hair Cloning, etc.) I would appreciate the feedback. Thanks;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted July 6, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 6, 2012 Your hair looks quite like mine did at your age. I too had a bit of temple recession in the late teens. I started getting worst around 26yrs+ Propecia could be a good idea, even if it is 1mg a week. I'd give it a go to test for any side effects. What's your family history like? 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Mikeylad Posted July 6, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted July 6, 2012 the side effects of propecia can be awful - be careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member geoffrecession Posted July 6, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 6, 2012 Thanks Matt, so judging by my progression I'm assuming chances are it won't slow down any time soon. I do feel fairly hesitant towards Propecia for obvious reasons. Do you guys think the risk is worth it? If you guys were in my position what would you do? Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cartesian Posted July 6, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hey Geo: I can see the receding line but I personally feel you have a long way to really start using Propecia. Once you start using these products, it will hang on to you like, use me "now and forever" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member geoffrecession Posted July 6, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 6, 2012 Thanks for the replies. I do feel quite hesitant to take Propecia myself for obvious reasons. If you guys were in my boots, would you go ahead with propecia or wait until something better comes along? I really do want to save my hair, however I would like to preserve my health. Thanks again;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cartesian Posted July 6, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted July 6, 2012 If I was in your shoes, will certainly wait a little longer since you are only 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted July 6, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 6, 2012 I wish I'd started taking it when I was 23 or 24. If you get any sides in the first couple of weeks then just stop taking it and you will return to normal. Some people can take some drugs without problems, other can't. For example, a relative of mine is allergic to Penicilin. It's the only effective way of dramatically reducing hairloss until some bright spark comes up with another soultion like hair cloning. 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Mikeylad Posted July 7, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted July 7, 2012 i wish i had never taken propecia and would never go near it agan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member geoffrecession Posted July 7, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 7, 2012 May I ask what problems you had with Propecia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JayWalker Posted July 7, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted July 7, 2012 Yes some have had issues with side effects with Propecia, but you have to remember most get zero side effects. http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/journal.asp?CopyID=10024&WebID=2832 October 2011 - 1647 FUT - Dr Dorin January 2014 - 1580 FUT - Dr Dorin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Mikeylad Posted July 8, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted July 8, 2012 it started off fine but over time I gradually developed all the sexual dysfunction side effects associated with it - which believe me is far more devastating than the hair thinning. And you don't go back to normal as soon as you come off the drug if u are unfortunate enough to suffer side effects. It takes months sometimes years for your hormone levels to re-balance. It actually really annoys me how propecia is so widely available and how it is advocated. I didn't even think about potential side effects when I started using it and it wasn't until i started to experience them that I eventually made the connection with Propecia. I was so desperate to keep my hair that I cut down to 1 mg a week but the side effects continued to get worse and I finally came off the drug when I had become completely impotent.. I'm happy to say that I am now all back to normal after being free from propecia but it was a gradual process to get there. If you think about it - a drug that suppresses you DHT levels and messes with your hormones is worrying - in my opinion ( and this is just my opinion after personal experience) I think the drug should not be available for the treatment of hair loss without very close monitoring. All I would say is that if you do take propecia and you notice any sexual function side effects come off it staright away as the side effects get worse over time. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 21YearsAndScared Posted July 14, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted July 14, 2012 I'm 21 years old, my hairline is very similar to yours, maybe slightly worse but I know from the past year of monitoring the loss that NOW is the time to start before it gets worse (My hairline was amazing at age 20 compared to now, if only I started then). I've researched the side effects for months and months, asked maybe 20 people, and went to 2 dermatologists. The number of people who get hit with side effects seems to be very low, I think I'll take the chances. I am starting propecia (1mg finasteride) Tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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