19M with Diffuse Thinning, 6 Months on Oral Min and Fin, No Improvement

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About 15 months ago I (19M) noticed pretty rapid diffuse hair loss on my scalp all over. I used to have extremely thick hair back then. At first I thought it was stress based but 9 months later it only got worse so I started topical min (was a pain to put on b/c diffuse).

I saw a dermatologist and was told I have MPB got prescribed 1.25 mg oral min and 1mg oral fin and have been on it for 6 months and 5 months respectively.

I really haven’t seen any changes, maybe even a little thinner to be honest. I know they take time to kick in but still don’t even see baby hairs. My hair thinning is really diffuse and is noticeable even when dry if no styling product is used. My hairline is completely intact and not receding whatsoever and the hair I do have grows long really fast (I get hair cuts every few weeks). I have also noticed my armpit and pubic hair thinning and even my leg hair (noticed before medication, still continuing). I was wondering if anyone has experienced any hair loss like this and what has worked for them because I feel like this is progressing very aggressively?

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you’re on a common regimen for AGA with oral min and fin, which both take time to show results, sometimes up to a year. Since you notice thinning body hair, it might be worth checking for other underlying conditions. Keeping consistent with your current treatment is key, but also maybe consider looking into possible nutritional or hormonal causes as well. see The Beginner’s Guide for more info on treatments. if concerns persist, exploring non-AGA causes like TE might be useful.