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I just wish there was an easy way to sort what works from what's snake oil. You've got my barber recommending to check out some infrared hat thing you wear a f
by Teknoman117 4y ago
I just wish there was an easy way to sort what works from what's snake oil.
You've got my barber recommending to check out some infrared hat thing you wear a few dozen minutes a day, you've got minoxidil and finasteride, special shampoos, microneedling, hair transplant, etc.
I'm about to join the 30-something club and my hairline has started to recede (temples first). To be honest, it's been around a lot longer than I thought it would be - my dad and grandfathers had little hair by age 30. Not that I've really taken advantage from a dating perspective (self-image issues are no fun).
I would like to keep it around if possible, but if the answer is more drugs with little research into long term usage, I'm not sure if I'd really be willing to make that trade-off.
- Auracle 4y agoThe thing is, all of those things work - at least to some extent. I’d try Minoxidil, micro needling, and LLLT first (but not necessarily all three) as the side effect profile is low. Even a super low dose finasteride gave me significant side effects, but I do have some hormonal issues on my own. Some people apparently get long term side effects, and my doctor was against me trying it for that reason. Obviously hair transplants are the nuclear option.