Retaining hair
Any dudes in IB make it the two years without losing any hair? Any tips to not lose it without having to take hair loss products?
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Start keeps (finasteride) now. I’m somehow 29 with hair. Caught it early. Rogaine/minox was too annoying for me so stopped. Would wager 75% of your directors+ that you think have decent hair are taking something similar.
Is there a way to avoid the keeps or am I 100 percent going to lose my hair without it
Most people think the best way to retain hair is to give it more expensive hair treatment, however, we've seen that culture can actually be the driving factor despite others saying it is a lower consideration, maybe try to have a weekly gel event or some sort of fun hair-related activity where every single follicle can participate as part of the broader group :)
Get good genetics.
Big 3: ketoconazole shampoo, minox, finasteride (I apply topically and at a lower concentration than typically recommended to avoid low T symptoms)
does anyone know if keeps/etc. are generally covered by insurance or a FSA/HSA?
So you only want to keep your hair if someone else pays for it? C'mon, son.
no I just want to see if I can save money while doing it.
1. Finasteride and minoxidil. Dutasteride also works well for many, but sides vary.
2. Hair transplant
Ideally you'll only need 1) but if you're too late, playing catch-up is just going to require more and more. In that case, a good HT will give you a good 10-15 more years.
Before you start using harsh chemicals with potential side effects, you should change your haircare routine to include natural products. Stop using shampoos and other hair products with harsh chemicals in them. I am convinced this stuff is very bad for your hair. I think it also helps to consume lots of protein and supplement with biotin. For some people, biotin helps grow hair. Now, if your hair genes are not very good, none of this will help. You can take a look at your grandparents to get a good idea of your hair genes. If your hair genes are not very good, I think the best long term route would be a transplant.
Nope, the only answer to androgenic alopecia is finasteride, which is currently the most effective treatment for male hair loss on the market. If you have the balding gene, hair transplants will not work without long term use of finasteride. Pushing shampoos and vitamins will only cause someone to waste time and lose more hair.
Did you actually read what I wrote? May be re-read it.
Id say workout if you have the time , if your hair loss is due to stress this should help manage it a lot. If it is due to genetics id honestly just wait until you start loosing it and get a transplant most people who get them now of days have very good hair. I wouldn't sweat it to much for a guy if you loose it in your 30's or late 20's and are in shape lots of girls find it hot.
Here's the deal about hair loss: the vast, vast majority of cases are caused by androgenic alopecia (balding gene). This means that your hair follicles are sensitive to DHT (byproduct of testosterone) and will cease to exist from damage over time. You have to be really malnourished, which is extremely rare in the US, to lose hair. Same with stress. Don't listen to anyone who pushes special shampoos, vitamins, or bullshit scalp massages because they don't work and you will lose precious time for your hair. If you're losing hair at the temples and hairline, get on 1mg of finasteride to prevent hair further hair loss.
The "post finasteride syndrome" fear mongering on the drug has been proven wrong and is perfectly safe to take. I'm on month eight and I have seen strong results with no side effects.
Shocked I had to scroll this far down to find the correct answer. This commenter is spot on. OP this is very simple either go the transplant route or take action and hop on min/fin now.
Fully agree. I'm on 2 years of finasteride and I'm convinced that it is the only reason why I still have a decent amount of hair. My father is completely bald, and I started balding at a very young age (around 19 years old). I got on finasteride at 25 and my only wish is that I started earlier. I was too scared of the side effects, but this is way overblown on the internet and there are countless studies that not only prove the efficiency of the drug but also disprove how "common" the side effects are said to be. Please conduct your own research and arrive to your own conclusions, but this is my 2 cents lads.
You use keeps?
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Sleep more and take more vitamins. It helps with reducing stress and improving health
Previous posts have alluded to it and they're spot on - hair loss is predominantly caused by genetics. Stress and/or a lack of nutrients/vitamins can have an effect, but genetics will ultimately determine whether or not you go bald.
That being said, based on my genetics I destined to go bald. I was working a very stressful job prior to business school, and my hair was falling out at a rapid rate. For context, I was 28/29 when this happened. My buddy recommended I try getting a finasteride prescription from my doctor, he said his dad had used it and he was able to keep a full head of hair. At first I was very skeptical...I thought if there's a cure for baldness out there, there wouldn't be bald men in the US! But I thought fuck it, I have nothing to lose here [besides my hair ha]. The dermatologist prescribed me finasteride and told me to complement it with minoxidil droplets (can get Kirkland Signature brand on Amazon for a fraction of the price of Rogaine equivalent at drug stores, just as good if not better honestly). In addition to the finasteride and minoxidil, I also take various vitamins daily that studies show may help (fish oil, biotin, vitamin A, D, C, iron). I use biotin shampoo from Amazon as well.
All of the above allowed me to retain my hair, and after I started this treatment, I actually grew a good amount of hair back that had previously thinned out in sections. I basically have a full head of hair now. When I tell people I was balding, they find it hard to believe. I wasn't completely bald, but I was definitely starting to thin. This treatment will not take you from bald to full head of hair, but in my case it definitely grew back a bit and retained everything since. Definitely worth a shot if you're starting to bald, this treatment statistically works for like 80%+ of people. Hope this helps and I hope I was able to save at least one dude's hair :)
Not fully related to head hair, but did you notice that the hair medication also caused more facial hair as well as general body hair?
nah didn't notice any difference in facial hair, pretty sure facial hair is directly linked to testosterone levels
If you want more facial hair get on TRT lmao
I am not sure what works and what does not work but hair retention is a big business because it is inevitable that every guy will eventually have issues with it. It is really just a matter of time. Lately, I have been seeing all of these adds on Facebook for Harklinikken. Harklinikken has some of natural extract that they claim will make your hair fuller. It is really just common sense that natural products are better for the hair/scalp and products with harsh chemicals. You learn about what works and what does not works by trying different approaches. Recently, I learned that gel is terrible for your hair and scalp.
I am part of the "no-poo" movement, meaning I don't or very rarely use shampoos that are laced with heavy chemicals. if I compare pictures, I have significantly more hair than before. I never faced hair loss initially, so take this with a grain of salt.
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