I am 21 years old and from Germany. I’ve always had a rather huge forehead, but since last year I have noticed a rapid loss of hair growth around my temples which only seems to accelerate. It has become so noticable that sometimes I receive comments about it which just make me very insecure.
I am really unhappy with my hair situation right now and I cannot imagine what it will be like if it gets worse (I am not trying to be dramatic, I know I won’t die or anything, but I am still rather young and would like to be able to look good during that chapter of my life).
My question now is what I should do right now, what should my next steps be (I live in Germany and I am german)? I know about Finasteride and Minoxidile, but I do not know if that is actually fit for me or where to get it. Should I make an appointment at my general practitioner or my dermatalogist (that one could take a while to get an appointment with), I really do not know where to start.
I also fear that my age (21) might be a problem, that my worries might just be ignored by them, I also lack the ability to really stand up for my interests as I really hate confrontations and such. But ye, you guys could help me with pointing out what my next steps should be, it would be gladly appreciated.
Hello, you should find a thricologist doctor, i know Germany has them. They will examine your scalp, do blood work to see if you’re low on vitamin d, b12, iron, ferritin and give you a diagnosis and solution based on that. I hear promising things about topical dutasteride with minoxidil or dutasteride IV every 3 months with less side effects. I also heard good things about finasteride. However i don’t like the side effects of it on me plus you’re very young. Have you tried topical minoxidil with dutasteride? Im hearing very promising things about that, plus start doing microneedling once or twice a week. Also check sofiahairhealth on Instagram, she has great hair loss ideas to help it grow. Densehairexperts.com check them out for topical
Hi! I was in the same situation as you when I was 21. What’s your family history like when it comes to hair loss? Seeing a doctor would be the best option. Let me tell you what I did. I started taking 1 mg of finasteride daily, consistently, and I stopped worrying about it. At 33, I have no regrets—actually, I wish I had added minoxidil earlier. One piece of advice I can give you is to stop looking at yourself in the mirror for a while (in my case, I shaved my head) and try to forget about the issue. This is a long-term journey, and constantly checking your hair can make you feel worse. Another tip: don’t obsess over potential side effects—your mind can sometimes play tricks on you. If you do get any, you’ll notice. Take care.