I have patterned thining, what can I do for it? (from Reddit)

Background: I’m 34, 35 in May. Noticed losing hair when I was 27. Crown first then, then hairline. The hairline isn’t noticeable unless taken at an overhead angle like I attached. I lose hair in a pattern, but its thinning, I have the same hairline as I had when i was in my early 20’s, its just thinned out, and not moved upwards, meaning I don’t have a V shape. Crown obviously thinning. But only extremely noticeable in bright pictures. Some pics I just look as if I have a blonde spot in the midst of my dark brown hair.

The consensus is “wait, you may lose more hair”. But its been the same if not a bit better (cause treatment) for probably 5 years. So starting to think If I do lose more, it will be a long time from now, or very slowly and I can react to it— so why not go for the HT now?

I dermaroll 1.5 weekly, minox daily, 2% niz. Have tried fin 3 separate times, splitting pills in half, taking them eod. Got sides every time, brainfog, low libido. Fin’s side effect profile for a cosmetic drug is not a good trade off imo. I won’t be trying it again no matter the consequences.

I was going to post this on realself, but the doctors seem to tend to reply with a lame copy and pasted response.

Thoughts on HT in my position?

One option is that you get Scalp Micropigmentation which will create a thickened, much fuller look. You msut be prepared; however, that over time the thinning MAY lead to balding so a plan must be created to address your next step. I am big on a Master Plan for anything you do (see:https://scalpmicropigmentation.com/thinning-hair-gallery/)

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