Diffuse thinner here. Is it pointless to only take Minoxidil?

[SogeKing100]

I recently came to the realization that I was losing my hair, so you'll have to forgive me for my ignorance, and lack of understanding regarding correct terminology.

 

I was told I was a diffuse thinner (see my pics here: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/174961-am-i-good-candidate-hair-transplant-surgery-pics.html). Currently, I am living in Japan, but I may not be after a few months (next is maybe Spain). I don't know how prescriptions work, so I don't know if I'll be able to reliably get Propecia after I leave Japan. I understand that Minoxidil is sold over the counter, so I'm sure any pharmacy almost anywhere you go will sell it.

 

Currently, I'm not on or taking anything. I just don't want to start taking Propecia, and then have to stop after only a few months (that would be a waste).

 

I was told by a member of this board that there may not be any real benefits of taking only Minoxidil, as a diffuse thinner. I understand that taking Minoxidil in conjunction with Finastride is best, but I'm concerned it may not be an option for me.

 

So, my question is basically this; Would it be worth it for me to take only Minoxidil?

 

Thanks,

 

Soge

[bensk]

Hey,

 

I live in south of Spain and Propecia is sold over the counter here.

 

All the best,

 

K

[SogeKing100]

?En serio?

 

Wow, that's great. How much is it?

[bensk]

Around 50 Euros.

[FUE2014]

I wouldn't even think about hair surgery until you have given Propecia a chance. Minoxidil is great and despite people saying it has no effect on the underlying balding process, it does seem to have kept a lot of my hair in the many years I have been using it, even when I stopped Propecia for three years. I also use ketoconazole shampoo daily (although it's recommended use is 3 to 4 times a week) as this is meant to have a mild anti androgenic effect.

[bensk]

@FUE2014 Is it the Keto 2% that you are using daily ?

[Spanker]

Yeah, without finasteride, I would not even think of getting a transplant. Even with it, you should wait some time to see if your hair loss is stabilized. Are your sides (donor area) thinning? I say this because like others have stated, I don't see any real proof that you are a diffuse thinner by the photos. If your sides are good and thick, you could just be developing an advanced pattern and a transplant in the future could be realistic for you.

 

I think minox does help, but not to the extent of propecia.

[nellon]

I agree with everything spanker said.