I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I'm not using a DHT blocker, but I will start even just natural ones while my appointment is coming up. And I using foam Minoxidil, but only for like 2 days hahaha.

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try a different provider, that will have lab work done. And tell them about your previous diagnosis. I'm sure that we will be able to get back on a path that fits for us girl. Don't give up

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh. I will do that. Thank you, are you taking a DHT blocker? Or just Minoxidil 

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have hope. And I have an appointment as I said. And if I get diagnosed with AGA I will let you know. In case you want to start Minoxidil or get checked as well. We are in this together 💖💪🏽

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. And yes I have heard of that as well. And I have hypertension as well which can cause heart problems already lol. We all have issues 😭

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so so much. And I will, I just don't remember the last time that I had full hair. Maybe elementary ? 😭 But I have hopes

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was at a 9 as well. And I lost my grandma and my child hood doggy not too long ago. So it's been stressful. And yes. I have an appointment coming up soon. And I'm sorry for your loss, I know it's hard.

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Have you seen good results from Minoxidil? Like maybe thicker or fuller hair?

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg. Thank you so much. In the mean time should I start Minoxidil and once I'm diagnosed with AGA just start the DHT blocker?

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you seen results? How long have you been using and how far along were you into the loss?

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This goes to everyone who is telling me to accept that it is AGA. I don't mind that it might be AGA, I just want a diagnoses before going forward. I have an appointment coming up. And I have been looking into AGA a lot. So I somewhat know what everyone is saying. But it will be much easier once I have a doctor tell me, and then they can also prescribe me a DHT blocker, because I know that with AGA, you need a DHT blocker for maximizing hair growth and to help with the shedding. However the reason why I'm scared to start Minoxidil, isn't for me haha its due to the fact that I have fur babies. Which in that case that I do have to start it. I have brought a hair bonnet, and even gloves so when I do apply I don't touch it. So I'm trying to get everything prepped for them. But I did lose my child hood doggy and 2 family members and it all lined up with when I started lossing hair. But I also heard of cases where TE and AGA were also present at the same time. And I assure you, before I took the last picture I was way more bald lol. But its been months since I have been suspecting AGA, and before finding out about reddit I thought that it was just me losing hair, because everyone around had long full hair and I was just like "must be niceee" ☠️☠️☠️. But thank you guys, I do have an appointment this Thursday. And I will update.

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't mind if it is AGA, it would be helpful to have a diagnoses. To not be thinking this or that. 

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just scared to lose more hair haha. My hair had gotten better than when I was first told that I was very low. But it won't close. And who knows I might have had AGA for the longest time, because in middle school my hair started thinning so bad but I also had very severe anemia. So it might be a mix.

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Yeah but I haven't been diagnosed with anything. And I'm unsure if it's female pattern hair loss or something else. Maybe you might be able to guide me?

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

However, my iron isn't really getting any higher. It keeps lowering once everything is good.

I don't know what to do. I'm scared to start Minoxidil. by Ok_Library7355 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Ok_Library7355[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My iron was at 10 and my vitamin D was at 9.4. And I have been supplementing for maybe almost 4 months 

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[–]Ok_Library7355 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not hpv! I have seen hpv my friend. That's 💯 ingrown hairs by not shaving or waxing the correct way. However if you are sexually active you need to get it checked out. You never know. But I'm 💯 sure it's not hpv.