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community 20M with Receding Hairline and Thinning at Crown, Minoxidil 5% for 15 Days - Need Advice on Norwood Stage and Treatment Steps

in Treatments 93 upvotes 10 months ago

A 20-year-old is experiencing a receding hairline and thinning at the crown, using minoxidil 5% for 15 days. It is suggested to continue minoxidil and consider adding finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo for better results.

community 22M Considering Finasteride After Minoxidil for Receding Temples and Thinning Crown

in General 130 upvotes 8 months ago

A 22-year-old is using minoxidil for hair loss but is hesitant to start finasteride due to mixed advice and fear of side effects. They seek guidance on whether to begin finasteride despite concerns about potential permanent side effects.

community 21M Deciding Between Minoxidil and Finasteride Due to Receding Hairline and Thinning Crown

in General 234 upvotes 9 months ago

A 21-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is unsure whether to choose minoxidil or finasteride. They prefer oral treatments and are leaning towards finasteride despite concerns about side effects and family opposition.

community I am waiting for cosmerna to come out but I don’t know how could I possibly apply 1ml on my whole scalp. I am mostly receding but i am also diffuse thinning everywhere and I think started losing my crown going into Norwood 4 basically

in Chat 3 years ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and the tap method; Finasteride was also discussed but not recommended due to its side effects. Price and other information were requested.

community Experiencing Rapid Norwood 3 to 7 Progression and Thinning Crown

in General 69 upvotes 11 months ago

The user is experiencing rapid hair loss, progressing from Norwood 3 to 7, with thinning at the crown and receding hairline. Suggested treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and CBD with MCT oil.

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research Androgenetic alopecia.

18 citations , February 2014 in “PubMed”

Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition caused by testosterone effects on hair follicles, leading to thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair, diagnosed using scalp dermoscopy and treated with topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.

research Wat is de plaats van langdurig gebruik van finasteride bij kaalheid?

January 2006 in “Bohn Stafleu van Loghum eBooks”

Long-term use of finasteride can help treat hair loss.

research Female pattern baldness in men

9 citations , November 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Some men can have female pattern baldness without hormonal abnormalities or signs of feminization.

research Male Pattern Baldness – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

January 2020

Male pattern baldness is a common hair loss in men caused by genetics and hormones, with treatments including drugs, hair transplants, and hair loss products.

research Battling a receding tide: Treatment for androgenic alopecia

November 2025 in “Australian Journal of General Practice”

Oral finasteride and topical minoxidil can regrow hair, but finasteride may affect fertility.

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