Sure! I got one pack from Amazon, but then found out it was cheaper to get it from walmart, but that'll depend on where you live. I'm in Canada so all the prices I mention will be in CAD. https://www.amazon.com/Rogaine-Minoxidil-Regrowth-Treatment-Thinning/dp/B0012BNVE8 Also, it's a lot cheaper to get the three pack than get a single every month. It's $30 for each in the three and I paid $119 (plus tax) for it whereas you'll end up paying $50-$60 if you get a single each month. Hope this helped!
Yes it is men’s Rogaine foam. Here’s the link! https://www.amazon.com/Rogaine-Minoxidil-Regrowth-Treatment-Thinning/dp/B0012BNVE8
I shake the bottle and put about half a cap full in my hand. I part my hair in the middle and run the foam down my part. I flip my hair upside down and rub the rest into my scalp and along the areas I want to target. A little goes a long way
Well minox can be found on Amazon for not too much here(this is the foam version which I strongly recommend and science backs this up as well): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012BNVE8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_6NbRFbG6V0J17
You probably could find minox at larger big box stores as well if you look around..
Hey! I'm (23F) in a similar situation, minus the covid isolation, so I've been able to go to a derm and get a biopsy done, and it seems to be telogen efluvium with possible links to AGA. I've only started on my recovery journey a couple months back, but I'm already starting to see regrowth! I would really suggest getting on Rogaine (Minoxidil is the generic name, and works just as well!)--it's made a big difference both in my psychological health (feeling like I'm actually doing something to combat hair loss) and the actual appearance of my hair--I already notice a bit more "fullness" to my part, probably from baby hairs starting to spring up. It does usually take at least 3 months to start really seeing an effect, though.
Here's a link to get it on amazon. You want the 5% formula, NOT the 3%-- at least, that's what my dermatologist said, and it's been working for me. And completely disregard any warnings saying women shouldn't use it!! There's very little evidence supporting this, and is most likely a way to overcharge you for less product (women's Rogaine only comes in 3%).
Sending positive vibes your way!! We'll get through this <3<3
You could start trying to using Rogaine aka Minoxidil topical which helps increase the blood flow to your follicles. Rogaine is general pretty good at restoring hair on the crown of the head less so with the temples.
https://www.amazon.com/Rogaine-Minoxidil-Regrowth-Treatment-Thinning/dp/B0012BNVE8/
From Rogaine: Found here
"Men's Rogaine Foam is for men who have a general thinning of hair on the top of the scalp. Not intended for frontal baldness or a receding hairline."
From Rogaine: Found here
"Men's Rogaine Foam is for men who have a general thinning of hair on the top of the scalp. Not intended for frontal baldness or a receding hairline."
When it comes to hair loss in men - assuming it's Androgenetic Alopecia, a.k.a. male pattern baldness - there are two main options: medications you can take, and hair transplants (and PRP therapy, which I'll get to).
The standard medications are Finasteride (a pill, which you might by the name of Propecia), and Minoxidil (what everyone knows as Rogaine, which is topical). Finasteride lowers your serum levels of DHT, an androgen that is responsible for Androgenetic Alopecia. Think of it as the thing that attacks the hair follicles, causing them to weaken and fall out. Note that this is all simplified, though - I'm not a doctor, and it's also about 4am so I'm a bit delirious, but I have a bunch of experience with this stuff...more on that later.
With PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy, they basically draw blood, spin it up in a centrifuge to separate the plasma, and then inject that plasma into your scalp. The success/efficacy rate of this varies. It's also kinda pricey. It seems that doctors are kinda meh about it, because it's not the most powerful treatment. It's absolutely safe, though, and certainly something someone could try.
The big gun when it comes to saving hair (in addition to medication, which is often used in conjunction) is a hair transplant, of which there a couple of methods. All in all, when performing a hair transplant, a doctor takes hair from areas of your scalp where the hair is not susceptible to DHT (in men who have Androgenetic Alopecia, some hair is susceptible, and some isn't, hence the patterned baldness), and basically moves it to the areas where the hair is susceptible. They're just movin' hair around - it's all your hair. But the hair they've moved there has, like...well the DHT can't take it out.
Oh, and one more note on hair transplants: the days of "bad hair plugs" and all of that are pretty much gone. It used to be that doctors would effectively cut out circular sections (or plugs) of hair, and transplant them. Problem is/was, if that hair that's been transplanted stays - not being susceptible to DHT - but the rest of the hair in the area falls out, you can end up looking...well, pluggy....dare I say like a doll that's had its hair ripped out in sections. But now the procedures are much, much better. Hair transplants are also something of an art, the goal of them being to make you look natural. Some people perhaps have unrealistic expectations - if you're say, 42, and lost a bunch of hair, a hair transplant is not going to make you look like you're 16 again. Even if a doctor did try to do it, if you lose more hair in the areas to which the hair was transplanted, you could run into a case similar to that described above. You might not have "plug" looking sections, but it probably wouldn't look so great. So balance is key. And everyone's hair/hairlines/rates of hairloss are different. And ultimately it's important to have a good surgeon, because there are certainly cases wherein a doctor doesn't do things with an even keel.
Anyway, I have all of this info in my head because I have a history of seeing doctors for hair loss. I started noticing that I was losing hair when I was 22 or 23. I saw perhaps one of the best dermatologists in NYC, who specializes in hair loss, who recommended I use Finasteride and Minoxidil (hair transplants are usually a last resort, or a later resort, as it's hard to tell how severe someone's hair loss will be when they're young, and whether they'll be a candidate for a hair transplant. Some people have hair that is too thin, and the density of it too low to make a transplant feasible, or just cosmetically effective).
For years I didn't take Finasteride because I was just plain scared of it. There are horror stories you can read, but you really shouldn't, if only because they're rocky at best. I also have a history of depression and some body dysmorphia, and so the hair loss thing was always hitting me hard - standing in the bathroom at 3am, staring in the mirror for hours kind of hard. After a point I just couldn't stand to think about it, because it would paralyze me, so I avoided the issue best as I could.
I did however start using minoxidil/rogaine a few years later. Still not sure how effective it's been. Truth is, though, that nothing is so effective as Finasteride when it comes to medication. Finasteride can slow down hair loss dramatically, and even regrow hair in some people.
Fast forward to this past summer. I went to see a great doctor about PRP. I had never become comfortable with Finasteride, what with the horror stories written on the internet no one should even read to begin with (along with some conflicting studies about safety, that are fair game but will certainly do your head in if you're inclined to worry/obsess), the fact that you're supposed to stay on it forever (yep, but mind you I've never even liked taking Tylenol, let alone taking a medication every day for my entire life), and general dissatisfaction with the info I had gotten from doctors over time. Unfortunately some doctors don't understand Finasteride ("it only effects your scalp"...well, visually maybe, but it lowers serum DHT levels, so that statement was incorrect), some don't like it (I had a dermatologist tell me he "wouldn't mess with that stuff"), and some are so comfortable with it that if you question the safety, they give you the well-you're-not-a-doctor treatment. Heaven forbid someone should want to learn about and understand their body despite not having been to med school.
So I go see this doctor about PRP. She's amazing. She talks to me for over an hour. I love her. I want to hug her. She's the kind of doctor you wish you could go to for absolutely everything. She tells me she understands that I've been so uneasy about Finasteride, and that some doctors are a bit cavalier when it comes to prescribing it. She did say, however, that it's worth trying, just to see. Okay, but, "let me take a look at your hair and scalp."
So she does. She has this little microscope on her iphone, she's taking pictures, I love that she's being so thorough. She isn't saying much. She sits back down at her desk and says, "so I think you have a rare autoimmune disease." For the next fifteen minutes or so I kind of blanked. Here I had been thinking for years that my worst problem was having to decide about taking Finasteride, and now I've been launched into the stratosphere. And from what I did hear while I was half blacked-out was that this autoimmune disease causes a scarring form of hair loss such that you can never have a hair transplant, can't save your hair once it's gone and, fun fact, something like a hair transplant or even PRP - which a doctor I had seen previously wanted to do immediately - can make this disease explode.
So she told me there was a specialist I needed to see as soon as possible, and told me, "don't wait." Oh fucky fuck.
I'll save you the rest of the story. It's not fun. The abbreviated version is that I went to see this specialist (all of this without insurance...yay), had a biopsy, have this disease, am now taking Finasteride, using minoxidil, a steroid, and have to get injections in my scalp every month. It's certainly an option to just go bald, but I know myself, I know that for me, it would be deleterious to my mental health. And if for one second I stop trying to defend my position, I just don't want to lose my hair. This issue of how self-image and appearance is tied to mental health, and what people "should" or "shouldn't" care about is a whole other conversation. But I will say I quite despise the out-hand-dismissal of "deal with it, men go bald." I've heard that. It hurts. To anyone dealing with hair loss and wanting to do something about it - do something about it. And don't worry too much if you can help it, because there really is a solid strategy against hair loss that you can take up. Unless you like the idea of being bald, which is totally cool too, and fuck anyone who says otherwise. (I mean don't fuck them, fuck what they say. Now I'm just thinking about someone doing lewd things to words.)
So, I've written all of this - in a fucking thread about a fucking idiot at that - I think because I just "know that feel" when it comes to hair loss, and it always seems there's such shitty information, or a lack-thereof about it when it comes to men. Well, women too - women's hair loss is a huge, tricky issue too. But all in all, something like finasteride is worth a try if you're comfortable with it - I've had absolutely no side effects, and again, this is coming from someone who's a certified head-case. Plus, forget me, tons of men take Finasteride. And a hair transplant is an option for many people, too. They're also pricey, though, mind you.
One last thing I'd point out is that men's hair loss is seeing a sort of...well, companies like "Hims" are trying to sell things like minoxidil and Finasteride with hip, minimalistic, monochrome packaging, trying to get guys to realize that hair loss isn't such a big deal anymore, trying to capitalize on/create a shift in consciousness about it. And I think this is mostly a good thing. But you could be in that tiny percentage of people who have things like an autoimmune disease that essentially is scarring your scalp over, heh heh (I know it's not like I have something life threatening, but ya know, it sucks). So, in general, I would recommend seeing a dermatologist before taking any medication.
Alright. Don't know if anyone will see this. I don't know what I'm doing anymore, I'm going to sleep.
Edit: Woah, my first gold - thank you stranger!
Propecia (finesteride 1mg), Rogaine Foam, and Pura D'or or Keranique shampoo. I'd recommend the Keranique since it's given me really good results lately plus they come with vitamins (similar to biotin) that help with hair, skin, and nails. Remain consistent with all three and you'll have a lion's mane in no time.
DO NOT ACCEPT THE ADVICE OF THE GUYS THAT SAY "JUST ACCEPT IT AND SHAVE IT!!" YOU HAVE AN OPTION!!
My results:
Thank you! I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Rogaine-Minoxidil-Regrowth-Treatment-Thinning/dp/B0012BNVE8
Buy Rogaine Foam in 3 month increments on Amazon because it is very expensive anywhere else. The Way-Mart here in Vegas doesn't carry it anymore because people were stealing it, and the same 3 can box at Target goes for $50. Don't buy the single can either because it's $25 on Amazon which is steep for how much you'll be using it. I runs something crazy at Target like $35 a can. The Pura D'Or shampoo has a lot of different options. I just bought this Pura D'Or shampoo and conditioner and really like it. I always work it in my hair and let it sit for a few minutes with both the shampoo and conditioner since they both block DHT. You also may want to start taking saw palmetto until you get the finesteride. It's a supplement that you can find at Wal Mart that blocks DHT as well, just not as well as finesteride. So to recap:
Step 1: take a pic of your hair the day you start so you can see the progress in pics.
Step 2: order Rogaine Foam from Amazon.
Step 3: order Pura D'Or from Amazon.
Step 4: order Saw Palmetto from Amazon.
Step 5: set up an appointment with local dermatologist, even out of pocket it should be $100 for the visit and about $100 a month for the pills.
Step 6: wash hair twice daily with Pura D'Or, use Rogaine to style your hair twice daily, take saw palmetto twice daily, and finesteride once daily. They all block DHT and help healthy hair grow.
Step 7: wash, rinse, and repeat and take pics every 3 months so you can help the next fellow thinning redditor in the future just like I've helped you.
Step 8: save up your cash, and hit me up for a discount on all MGM rooms here in Las Vegas to show off your thick mane to all the ladies here in Las Vegas that you've been nurturing for months.
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Men's Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Foam for Hair Loss and Hair Regrowth, Topical Treatment for Thinning Hair, 3-Month Supply https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012BNVE8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_ASD.FbDK9H67K
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Luckily I'm 6'0" tall, with a symmetrical face, and an athletic body. I've aged well (M38) because I've always maintained a very healthy diet and work out frequently. Lots of water, and I follow a strict meal prep diet plan of high protein, high fat, low carb diet.
Grooming is key:
But always remember gentlemen, there is nothing, and I mean NOTHING that makes a man look more handsome than a nicely tailored suit. Just remember to be like Bond. James Bond.
Also doesn't hurt that I worked on jet engines in the Navy and sailed the world on an aircraft carrier, got my bachelor's degree from University of Washington in Political Science, studied Economics abroad in the Netherlands at Utrecht University, and just finished my dual master's in business (MBA) and information systems (MIS). Plus I got my Wine Sommelier Certification (Level I) from the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas last November, and I bartend on the Strip in Las Vegas a quite boujee resort.
Lastly, when women hit their mid to late 20's they all of a sudden love wine. You'll do well if you're able to spit out the difference between:
Or the 5 first growths of Bordeaux:
Or the difference between:
Ok I'm done. Deleting this in like 30 minutes. At least my pictures.
This was the product he used it seems. Please read the reviews and decide.
Table of Questions and Answers. Original answer linked - Please upvote the original questions and answers.
Question | Answer | Link |
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Have you tried to do anything to stop the hair loss yet? It might not be too late. There are even some treatments you can get online | Link please? | [Here](/r/AMA/comments/jjplp7/i_just_turned_18_and_am_already_starting_to_go/gae30r0/) |
Are you malding? | Ive never heard that term, but I guess yes. Yes i am. It is devastating. So much for getting swipes on tinder at 18 with hairloss lol | [Here](/r/AMA/comments/jjplp7/i_just_turned_18_and_am_already_starting_to_go/gadz630/) |
Are you planning on getting in good shape and shaving it for the johnny sins look? | Im hoping to go of more the heisenberg approach. Maybe I should start cooking meth? | [Here](/r/AMA/comments/jjplp7/i_just_turned_18_and_am_already_starting_to_go/gae13h8/) |
How many pushups can you do in a row until failure? | Just tried and got to 28. Not bad. | [Here](/r/AMA/comments/jjplp7/i_just_turned_18_and_am_already_starting_to_go/gadzwaq/) |
I'm sorry, that sounds frustrating! I started going grey at 13, I tell people it's wonky genetics (I totally blame my dad). | Grey at 13? Thats rough dude. | [Here](/r/AMA/comments/jjplp7/i_just_turned_18_and_am_already_starting_to_go/gae52ti/) |
Do you know why your losing your hair? Is it genetics? Stress? A disease? | No idea. I assume its genetics.. Didn't know stress or a disease could make you lose your hair. But when you lose your hair you become more stressed. Sounds like a vicious cycle. | [Here](/r/AMA/comments/jjplp7/i_just_turned_18_and_am_already_starting_to_go/gae3rzl/) |
I started balding at 16. First, look into rogaine! I may add it's not 100% guaranteed to work on everybody. But I know the sooner you start it the better, so go for it! Any result is better than none. I wanna also say that , when I started balding, everybody had a negative reaction. The ones who weren't mocking me were acting like it was my fault my hair was falling, treating me with pity and asking me why i didn't "take care" of it lol like if it was falling out of bad care or something... It was one of the hardest times of my life on regards of self love. I'm now 26, and i wanna say a couple things to you First, girls are not gonna ditch you because you're bald. Take good care of your body, be confident and make jokes about it yourself. Most chicks don't care, a good part of them even find it sexy. Second, people, specially other guys, WILL mock you from time to time and it's gonna hurt. Own it, don't sweat it. You'll soon realise the more you start improving yourself on other aspects, the more some people will find reason to point out that "flaw" of yours. You have to think of it as a sign of THEIR weakness. They're actually feeling threatned and trying to hurt you because of something as stupid as hair, or lack of it in our cases lol so don't take it personally, don't start trying to offend them back, just be sad for them that they find necessary to be that shallow in order to negatively affect you. Third, don't let it become your whole life. I'm positive you must be thinking about it every time you look at yourself on the mirror. I actually spent a whole year without looking myself in the mirror, because the baldness was all I could see. Don't do that to yourself. Focus on other stuff, and remember the baldness for what it is: a detail of your appearance. Lastly, like I said, the medication may not work on you, so start easing yourself on to the idea of shaving your head. It's a big deal when you do it, once is done, it's nothing. For real. | Yeah ive definitely considered rogaine but wasnt sure if was effective or not | [Here](/r/AMA/comments/jjplp7/i_just_turned_18_and_am_already_starting_to_go/gae5oj1/) |
I'm 14 and if you look in my bathroom/bedroom you'll see lots of hair in the floor. You don't impress me | ...from shaving your pubes? | [Here](/r/AMA/comments/jjplp7/i_just_turned_18_and_am_already_starting_to_go/gae6bi5/) |
I started going bald at 18 as well, and was completely bald by 30. Embrace it. | ...but i dont want to 😢 | [Here](/r/AMA/comments/jjplp7/i_just_turned_18_and_am_already_starting_to_go/gae7hhw/) |
Lol I have the opposite problem because my hair is too thick | Can we trade places please? | [Here](/r/AMA/comments/jjplp7/i_just_turned_18_and_am_already_starting_to_go/gae233p/) |
How much/often do you masterbate? I’ve heard over-jacking can cause balding | Really? My dad used to say it makes you go blind and I can see just fine | [Here](/r/AMA/comments/jjplp7/i_just_turned_18_and_am_already_starting_to_go/gae2w1x/) |
I started balding at 16.
First, look into rogaine! I may add it's not 100% guaranteed to work on everybody. But I know the sooner you start it the better, so go for it! Any result is better than none.
I wanna also say that , when I started balding, everybody had a negative reaction. The ones who weren't mocking me were acting like it was my fault my hair was falling, treating me with pity and asking me why i didn't "take care" of it lol like if it was falling out of bad care or something...
It was one of the hardest times of my life on regards of self love.
I'm now 26, and i wanna say a couple things to you
First, girls are not gonna ditch you because you're bald. Take good care of your body, be confident and make jokes about it yourself. Most chicks don't care, a good part of them even find it sexy.
Second, people, specially other guys, WILL mock you from time to time and it's gonna hurt. Own it, don't sweat it. You'll soon realise the more you start improving yourself on other aspects, the more some people will find reason to point out that "flaw" of yours. You have to think of it as a sign of THEIR weakness. They're actually feeling threatned and trying to hurt you because of something as stupid as hair, or lack of it in our cases lol so don't take it personally, don't start trying to offend them back, just be sad for them that they find necessary to be that shallow in order to negatively affect you.
Third, don't let it become your whole life. I'm positive you must be thinking about it every time you look at yourself on the mirror. I actually spent a whole year without looking myself in the mirror, because the baldness was all I could see. Don't do that to yourself. Focus on other stuff, and remember the baldness for what it is: a detail of your appearance.
Lastly, like I said, the medication may not work on you, so start easing yourself on to the idea of shaving your head. It's a big deal when you do it, once is done, it's nothing. For real.
Men's Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Foam for Hair Loss and Hair Regrowth, Topical Treatment for Thinning Hair, 3-Month Supply,2.11 Ounce (Pack of 3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012BNVE8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MhZKFbY50G83E?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Rogaine foam should stop that and reverse it https://www.amazon.com/Rogaine-Minoxidil-Regrowth-Treatment-Thinning/dp/B0012BNVE8
Yours looks just like mine did a few weeks ago- try something like this https://www.amazon.com/Rogaine-Minoxidil-Regrowth-Treatment-Thinning/dp/B0012BNVE8/ref=zg_bs_11057581_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2TJR3038EECRF58C38VQ And take some kind of vitamin that has Biotin. You’ll be just fine. I would recommend Viviscal
If it’s too expensive go for Natures Bounty Hair Skin and Nails pills. It’s just a natural supplement to boost your body to regenerate growth faster. I get it- I’m a 28 year old female getting married in 3 months. It’ll be okay. Put on a hat if that helps from pulling. Try to distract your hands- I play video games or sometimes play with silly putty! And I started pulling at around your age. If it doesn’t look quite how you want it to when you start school, push sunglasses back on your head- it makes it look a whole lot better when you’re growing back.
Exact same product is $45 on Amazon
If I didn't have a year supply of juice I'd probably buy every bottle the seller had
You can grow your hair back. Quit the tren, or if you don't want to drop the dose to very low like 100mg a week. Take Propecia, saw palmetto, rogaine foam, and Pura D'or shampoo and it will literally grow back. Here are my results BEFORE doing a cycle.
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I did a cycle of tren as well and my hair thinned out quite a bit as well but it came back after I dropped the tren, and went to a cruse cycle while using the mentioned products.
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Also for the haters that think I don't look that ripped after a cycle of tren this was me:
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And my girl is hotter than your girl!
https://www.amazon.com/Rogaine-Minoxidil-Regrowth-Treatment-Thinning/dp/B0012BNVE8
don't remember if the kirkland one has it as well