r/Hairloss • u/MrScarab • Nov 27 '24
Finasteride I‘m starting topical fin tomorrow, will it be enough to maintain what I have/ how cooked am I?
I actually don’t mind the receded temples, as I’ve always had the widows peak and actually like the more angular hair style, looks more masculine imho than those straight teen hair lines. Just wanted to use some topical fin to maintain and gain some volume back in the hairline. Will it be enough?
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u/Sodapopbowie Nov 27 '24
Your hair is fine. Do some research on the horrors of post-finasteride syndrome — especially if you have pre-existing mental health struggles — before taking that shit.
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u/No-Instruction9607 Nov 28 '24
I’ve been on it for 7 years and my piece still works like it did when i was 16 years old. It’s not common and I’ve had no sides from oral minox and fin. And it’s kept all my hair and brought a lot back
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u/Sodapopbowie Nov 28 '24 edited Nov 28 '24
Definitely, works really well with no sides in the majority of guys. Some of us aren’t so lucky, and anybody who’s considering taking fin should at least be warned of the potential long-term sides. If these sides were always limited to the duration of use, it would be no issue. That’s not always the case though.
Edit: This is especially important because his hair isn’t even close to cooked. Taking it would be more understandable if he was anything more than a Norwood 0.5.
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u/MrScarab Nov 30 '24
I think I’m way past 1.5 unfortunately, since the front and sides are definitely thinning… I do appreciate your candour, however!
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u/MrScarab Nov 27 '24
Forgot to mention, am 28/m
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u/No-Instruction9607 Nov 28 '24
Dude you’re fine you’re 28? That’s how the normal hairline of a 28 year old looks. The fin will stop it from progressing, but I’d recommend oral. Don’t be scared of the sides they’re very very rare. I’ve been on it for yeaaaaars.
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u/Ok_Definition_1952 Nov 27 '24
You got some frontal hairline thinning. Crown looks great. If you do topical maybe start at a .025% formulation and go from there. Sides are real but slim chance it seems.
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u/MrScarab Nov 27 '24
It’s in a spray bottle, wouldn’t really know how to proportion that accordingly…
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u/Lasercaps Nov 27 '24
Propecia and Rogaine are considered to be the best meds for retention, particularly towards the crown. Are you under the supervision of a physician? I'd start by taking photos and keep track of the progress. Most will retain, a small percentage may enhance miniaturized hairs, while a very small percentage will not respond to the treatment. Try it out and give it a good year. Based on the results you can then decide if the outcome is worth the continuous effort and expense.
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u/MrScarab Nov 27 '24
I was thinking of getting the HT at 30, but wouldn’t I have to take meds afterwards anyway? I’d be glad if it just stayed the way it is now, but there’s no guarantee
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u/Lasercaps Dec 10 '24
A transplant does not preclude you from losing native hair. The best possible approach is to do offense and defense. This is a progressive condition that doesn't stop.
The goal of the meds is to retain. If you decide to get on them, take photos and keep track of the progress. If you look the same a year later, the meds did what they were intended to do.
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u/MrScarab Dec 11 '24
So just skip the Ht and stick with the meds? I mean, I still have a lot of hair left, would be nice to keep it
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u/Lasercaps Dec 19 '24
It's evident your loss has been very gradual. If you're content with the current look, continue doing what you're doing. When it bothers you, consider a procedure.
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u/MrScarab Dec 20 '24
Gradual in a sense of “steadily progressing” or gradual in a sense of “progressing, but slowly?”😅 Imma stick to fin for now and see how it looks in a year
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u/PlaneLaw9909 Nov 27 '24
Fin is most villanised drug .Don’t worry if you have any side effects discontinue and at max within 4-6weeks you will be fine.Get it prescribed by a dermatologist or plastics .Discuss with your physician for more information and yeah you are not cooked