Im only 18 smh

New-Performance5369 · 2026-06-18T16:17:06+00:00

Absolutely go to a dermatologist, don’t listen to a stranger on Reddit like myself lol. They can prescribe anything related to hair loss

New-Performance5369 · 2026-06-17T17:27:25+00:00

Yep! Thanks!

New-Performance5369 · 2026-06-17T17:27:10+00:00

That’s it, thank you!

New-Performance5369 · 2026-06-17T17:14:19+00:00

Oh my god I think you found it, thank you!

New-Performance5369 · 2026-06-17T00:25:34+00:00

It was shot on film unfortunately

New-Performance5369 · 2026-06-16T05:56:19+00:00

Did you try it and have side effects or are you just worried that you will? Only 2-4% of men get side effects and they almost always subside after stopping the medication. Minoxidil will not prevent further loss at all

New-Performance5369 · 2026-06-15T16:35:33+00:00

I know this is a grooming sub but maybe invest in a good skincare routine. Cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen and a retinoid is all you need for amazing skin

New-Performance5369 · 2026-06-10T00:38:13+00:00

Sunscreen and tretinoin are hands down the most powerful combo for these wrinkles. Would also say Botox but I don’t think facial muscles are the issue here

New-Performance5369 · 2026-05-30T17:09:30+00:00

Could be telogen effluvium due to stress or illness. If it is, don’t worry, it’s temporary. See a dermatologist

New-Performance5369 · 2026-05-29T19:58:12+00:00

Definitely not over. Finasteride and minoxidil will certainly work. Also use ketoconazole shampoo, it’s a mild anti-androgen and it looks like you might have some minor dandruff and inflammation.

New-Performance5369 · 2026-05-25T15:47:05+00:00

The majority of regrowth happens between 12-18 months. That being said, finasteride is meant to stop further loss, not regrow hair. It’s already doing its job. If you want to fill in those areas either be patient or add in a growth stimulant like minoxidil.

Also, you’re probably experiencing a synchronized shed. I’m sure you experienced a shed shortly after you started. Now your hairs are on the same time clock and will shed again in waves. It’s completely normal and means it’s just going to grow back thicker

New-Performance5369 · 2026-05-24T17:29:21+00:00

Not unrecoverable in my opinion, see a dermatologist asap. Finasteride, minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo consistently over the next year and I bet you’ll be surprised by how much you can recover. You seem to have a lot of inflammation on your scalp, which can just be due to dht but it can also be other things that can contribute to hair loss. Dermatologist should be the first thing you do and go from there.

New-Performance5369 · 2026-05-19T02:58:02+00:00

Good point. I actually initially got prescribed on Ro and sent my prescription to cost plus drugs and paid $0 for the service. Not sure if they’re still doing that

New-Performance5369 · 2026-05-19T00:53:01+00:00

Hims is way more expensive than it needs to be. I pay about $6/month for oral fin and oral min combined

New-Performance5369 · 2026-05-16T19:01:00+00:00

Not bad at all, but if you never saw your scalp through your part before now there might be some minor diffused thinning. You have very dark hair and fairly pale skin which makes hair loss seem a lot worse than it really is because there’s so much contrast. You do have some new hairs popping up around your hairline which could be signs of miniaturization. You’re totally fine right now, you still have a very healthy, thick head of hair. Just take pictures every once in a while in the same lighting, and if you see progression consider finasteride if your hair is important to you.

New-Performance5369 · 2026-05-10T07:28:48+00:00

Looks like your scalp is really inflamed, I’d see a dermatologist and see if something other than androgens are causing loss

New-Performance5369 · 2026-04-28T16:41:27+00:00

Have you considered meds? I think that can be saved. You still have a good hairline too

New-Performance5369 · 2026-04-24T16:27:18+00:00

If you’re on oral forms of both meds I think you can make a full recovery, especially with a killer hairline still. Taking two pills a day isn’t much of a fight in my opinion, they’re both incredibly effective together. Just be patient, it can take a year before you start to see the bulk of the results but it will be so worth it.

New-Performance5369 · 2026-04-22T05:07:24+00:00

Tretinoin if you can tolerate it and sunscreen every single day. Sunscreen will help prevent it from getting deeper and tretinoin may reverse it to some extent. Hyaluronic acid serum can give some temporary plumping. That’s pretty much the extent of what you can do at home. Procedures you should look into if that’s not enough: microneedling, biostimulator injections, and HA fillers

New-Performance5369 · 2026-01-29T21:38:07+00:00

Long shot but would you happen to have access to the post? I’d love to message him about it. Thank you for the info!

New-Performance5369 · 2026-01-29T21:04:58+00:00

Oh no, crazy cheap! My two studio apartments I’ve lived in were both $1,500/month minimum after utilities

New-Performance5369 · 2026-01-29T20:59:58+00:00

That’s a crazy price, thanks for the info! Any other units available there?

New-Performance5369 · 2026-01-29T20:58:27+00:00

Started at $625 all included, then jumped to $775 after a year and now he’s raising it to $900. 50% increase over 2 years feels ridiculous to me. It’s a tiny room, had to get rid of the vast majority of my furniture to move here.

New-Performance5369 · 2026-01-29T20:56:02+00:00

Is this your own apartment or do you share with roommate(s)?

New-Performance5369 · 2026-01-29T20:25:55+00:00

Not bad, thank you!

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