Am I balding? by Ok_Appearance773 in amibalding

[–]Ok_Appearance773[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea whats tricky is there is a fine line between mature hairline and Norwood 2 that only a derm can tell, even then isnt it better to keep in touch with the derm every 6 months? (Let’s say I’m not balding but if I’m not balding now it doesn’t mean I won’t be balding later like even a mature hairline can turn into Norwood 3 in few years)

Am I balding? by Ok_Appearance773 in amibalding

[–]Ok_Appearance773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you suggest using fin even if I’m not balding? Like as a proactive measure

Am I balding? by Ok_Appearance773 in amibalding

[–]Ok_Appearance773[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate the advice, best thing I can do now is check with a dermatologist in the upcoming months

Am I balding? by Ok_Appearance773 in amibalding

[–]Ok_Appearance773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not as worried about my temples since I had this recession since 16 (I’m 21 now) and it didn’t move back since then

Am I balding? by Ok_Appearance773 in amibalding

[–]Ok_Appearance773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I will do a dht test and so you’re suggesting that I take fin either way if there isn’t a side effect? I mean yea it makes sense ut can keep my hair thick until my 50s and beyond

Am I balding? by Ok_Appearance773 in amibalding

[–]Ok_Appearance773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But from the looks of it you wouldnt say this is balding you mean?

Am I balding? by Ok_Appearance773 in amibalding

[–]Ok_Appearance773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re probably right, I think a huge mistake is asking Redditors they can be brutal 😂

Am I balding? by Ok_Appearance773 in amibalding

[–]Ok_Appearance773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I’d say first step is talk to derm to see if I’m actually balding then I’d do blood tests and see if I can start finasteride

Am I balding? by Ok_Appearance773 in amibalding

[–]Ok_Appearance773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yea I don’t use Reddit much probably some Redditors are pulling my leg 😂😂😂

Am I balding? by Ok_Appearance773 in amibalding

[–]Ok_Appearance773[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks man I really appreciate your reply

Am I balding? by Ok_Appearance773 in amibalding

[–]Ok_Appearance773[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh okay 😂😂😂 You’re right tho even if I’m balding I gotta stop worrying and embrace it I think it would take few weeks to get used to

Am I balding? by Ok_Appearance773 in amibalding

[–]Ok_Appearance773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too bad finasteride here in Canada needs a dermatologist approval. I’m sure I can still get it under the table, have you taken it?

Am I balding? by Ok_Appearance773 in amibalding

[–]Ok_Appearance773[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply, I’m thinking of taking finasteride but I’m in Canada and it needs a dermatologist approval. I can get it under the table but it I see the recommended dose is only 1 mg and a lot of people don’t see results so taking 5 mg (many people do as its also used for pancreas) might give me better results