18 yeard old catch balding early what should i do please help

[carlitosito]

ok i am 18 years old my dad is bald norwood 6.

i went to a 2 derma and they said i am balding they were not hair specialist because i couldnt found one in germany.and they both said that i should not take finastride

i am here to put my trust in you guys what should i do to keep the hair i have ?

should i start with finastride or i am too young.

please if you take finastride i right anything about your experience.

[CosmoKramer]

Hey man, at your young age, before getting on any hormone altering prescription medications, you should give minoxidil and derma rolling a try for at least 6 months...many young guys your age seem to be very good responders....then see a dermatologist on going on Finasteride if needed.

[TommyLucchese]

Agree with above.

Step 1 - 5% rogaine foam and a 1mm dermaroller

Step 2 - Add topical finasteride. I have 6% minoxidil and a 0.5mg finasteride combination that I rub into the scalp 3 or 4 times a week. It works really well.

With finasteride be very careful not to use the full dose for 6 months. If you get a pill, cut it up into quarters and take one quarter every few days. If you get a topical solution, use much less than directed. Eventually you can work up to the full dose 4 or 5 times a week but start really slow.

That's basically all you can do - finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling and Nizoral 2% shampoo once a week. Be sure to take photos so you can track your progress.

Be very careful - you are highly susceptible to the snakes of the industry right now. The only things that work are what are listed above, and you shouldn't really be spending any more than £400 a year. 

Minoxidil-direct is a great source for rogaine 5% foam

Minoxidil Max is a great source for topical finasteride with the option of having minoxidil in there too

The finasteride pill requires a subscription so do your research for reputable sellers near you - you can get them online but cost will vary 

You can get dermarollers on Amazon for £10

[Gatsby]

The worst thing you could do now is get conned into a hair transplant for a million reasons. The advice above is sage advice. I had a hair transplant at 18 and it is possibly still my biggest regret in my life. All that I was left with was scars and for so many years the inability to have a hair transplant. Don't make my mistake. Learn from my mistake because it will save you not only money. But it will save you psychological damage, scars and regrets.

Edited February 10, 2021 by Gatsby

[carlitosito]

50 minutes ago, TommyLucchese said:

Agree with above.

Step 1 - 5% rogaine foam and a 1mm dermaroller

Step 2 - Add topical finasteride. I have 6% minoxidil and a 0.5mg finasteride combination that I rub into the scalp 3 or 4 times a week. It works really well.

With finasteride be very careful not to use the full dose for 6 months. If you get a pill, cut it up into quarters and take one quarter every few days. If you get a topical solution, use much less than directed. Eventually you can work up to the full dose 4 or 5 times a week but start really slow.

That's basically all you can do - finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling and Nizoral 2% shampoo once a week. Be sure to take photos so you can track your progress.

Be very careful - you are highly susceptible to the snakes of the industry right now. The only things that work are what are listed above, and you shouldn't really be spending any more than £400 a year. 

Minoxidil-direct is a great source for rogaine 5% foam

Minoxidil Max is a great source for topical finasteride with the option of having minoxidil in there too

The finasteride pill requires a subscription so do your research for reputable sellers near you - you can get them online but cost will vary 

You can get dermarollers on Amazon for £10

i am really scared right know i dont know what should i do.my parents dont understand that i am 18 years old and its hard and very painful to lose my hair very early.

should i start with finastride with very lowe dose to only keep the hair i got while getting rogaine foam

 

[carlitosito]

17 minutes ago, Gatsby said:

The worst thing you could do now is get conned into a hair transplant for a million reasons. The advice above is sage advice. I had a hair transplant at 18 and it is possibly still my biggest regret in my life. All that I was left with was scars and for so many years the inability to have a hair transplant. Don't make my mistake. Learn from my mistake because it will save you not only money. But it will save you psychological damage, scars and regrets.

i am really sorry for you . i know its very hard to strat lose your hair at 18 i cry every night because i dont know what should i do

Edited February 10, 2021 by carlitosito

[carlitosito]

2 hours ago, CosmoKramer said:

Hey man, at your young age, before getting on any hormone altering prescription medications, you should give minoxidil and derma rolling a try for at least 6 months...many young guys your age seem to be very good responders....then see a dermatologist on going on Finasteride if needed.

i heard if you start early with finastride its better to maintain what you have. should i start with very low dose? only to be in the safe zone

[TommyLucchese]

10 minutes ago, carlitosito said:

i am really scared right know i dont know what should i do.my parents dont understand that i am 18 years old and its hard and very painful to lose my hair very early.

should i start with finastride with very lowe dose to only keep the hair i got while getting rogaine foam

 

I understand...I started minoxidil age 16! My parents spent a lot of money on lasers and expensive "supplements" but trust me: minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and nizoral shampoo are the only things that can help you. 

Don't even consider transplants. Transplants are for when you have lost a lot of hair but your hair loss has stopped - either from the medication or naturally.

For now, why don't you try growing your hair out a bit? Finasteride will probably be needed at some point but because you're young, just try minoxidil and dermarolling for now. 

Remember - when you do eventually try finasteride, don't take the full dose for the first 6 months. Start very slowly.

Rogaine foam / minoxidil is good for the crown so definitely try that...

[TommyLucchese]

10 minutes ago, carlitosito said:

i heard if you start early with finastride its better to maintain what you have. should i start with very low dose? only to be in the safe zone

I think you'll need it yes but maybe hold off a bit because of your age - I started finasteride just before I turned 21

[carlitosito]

3 minutes ago, TommyLucchese said:

I understand...I started minoxidil age 16! My parents spent a lot of money on lasers and expensive "supplements" but trust me: minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and nizoral shampoo are the only things that can help you. 

Don't even consider transplants. Transplants are for when you have lost a lot of hair but your hair loss has stopped - either from the medication or naturally.

For now, why don't you try growing your hair out a bit? Finasteride will probably be needed at some point but because you're young, just try minoxidil and dermarolling for now. 

Remember - when you do eventually try finasteride, don't take the full dose for the first 6 months. Start very slowly.

Rogaine foam / minoxidil is good for the crown so definitely try that...

may i ask wich minoxidil do you use? and thanks for you time 

[TommyLucchese]

Sorry for 3 posts in a row but I just wanted to say that it's really good you found us this early. Because you're 18 and are suffering emotionally, you could easily be led into making a terrible decision that will cost lots of money and potentially ruin your hair.

It's really important you spend a lot of time reading on this forum. This is a very honest community that will give you good advice that has your best interests in mind. 

The 4 products I told you about are the only things you should consider and are a great starting point - but you still need to do your research and learn more yourself. 

Edited February 10, 2021 by TommyLucchese

[carlitosito]

2 minutes ago, TommyLucchese said:

Sorry for 3 posts in a row but I just wanted to say that it's really good you found us this early. Because you're 18 and are suffering emotionally, you could easily be led into making a terrible decision that will cost lots of money and potentially ruin your hair.

It's really important you spend a lot of time reading on this forum. This is a very honest community that will give you good advice that has your best interests in mind. 

The 4 products I told you about are the only things you should consider and are a great starting point - but you still need to do your research and learn more yourself. 

i really appreciate that you gave me some of your time i hope everything  gonna be okay

[TommyLucchese]

2 minutes ago, carlitosito said:

may i ask wich minoxidil do you use? and thanks for you time 

I use 6% liquid minoxidil with half strength finasteride mixed in that i rub into my scalp. I get this from minoxidil max.

I would recommend you starting with Rogaine foam 5% - maybe once a day, 3 times per week. Then after a month do it every day.

Basically with all hair loss medication I think it's best to start slowly and build up as this limits the chances of side effects.

[TommyLucchese]

7 minutes ago, carlitosito said:

i really appreciate that you gave me some of your time i hope everything  gonna be okay

No problem. You'll be ok - most people find this forum years after making some bad mistakes, you're very lucky.

Here's my hair now....bear in mind I started minoxidil in 2005! As long as you stick to what works, you should be able to keep your hair for a long time. 

 

[carlitosito]

2 minutes ago, TommyLucchese said:

No problem. You'll be ok - most people find this forum years after making some bad mistakes, you're very lucky.

Here's my hair now....bear in mind I started minoxidil in 2005! As long as you stick to what works, you should be able to keep your hair for a long time. 

 

wow amazing  at least i have a little hope thank you

[CosmoKramer]

5 hours ago, carlitosito said:

i heard if you start early with finastride its better to maintain what you have. should i start with very low dose? only to be in the safe zone

The advice I and great advice from @TommyLuccheseand @Gatsby is all there for you to follow if you choose to. 
 

To be very honest, I first tried Finasteride back when 20 years old, when I got ahold of Proscar tablets before it was approved for hair loss, I cut it up in small amounts, took it for a year...yet still I lost my hair and definitely felt I had some side effects like clouded mindset....so I would say even for a low dose just wait until you’re a little older, do topical Finasteride or Minox/fin topical if you can and derma rolling, nizoral as suggested above.

[Richie888]

If your only 18 and crying due to your hair loss I would stay away from oral fin. It's not a magical pill - it has it sides and could make heighten your emotional state. Take the advice above, use topical first  - rogaine/whatever - see how it goes for 6 months and then add in topical fin if necessary. If you try both at the same time for the first time you won't know which one you react to best. Then assess your situation and consider oral if you have reacted well so far. 

There's no need to panic, you are catching it young enough to potentially turn it around. Don't let your hair overshadow your younger years, once you enter the dragon you're in for life!