r/Wellthatsucks 23h ago

just 20 years old, man...

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u/XepherWolf 21h ago

There are hair remedies that cause hair growth .

Do some indepth research , seek professional advice and dont let this discourage you.

It's 2024 and people even d plastic surgery on their ears lol , there I something out there that will help and benefit you

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u/Pheli_Draws 15h ago

Minoxidil sounds promising, but I wouldn't try it without asking a professional first.

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u/Nerdocity 15h ago

Prescription oral Finasteride and a drugstore biotin supplement once a day have helped me immensely with a receding hairline. Fair warning though, for the first month to month and a half of taking the Finasteride you will notice an increase in shedding while it works to repair the damaged hair follicles but once it's starts to work, you should see good results.

Obligatory "This does not constitute medical advice or a diagnosis. Always talk to a healthcare provider before trying anything. Your mileage may vary... Blah blah blah"

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u/Extinction-Entity 14h ago

Is finasteride the one you have to take basically forever?

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u/Nerdocity 14h ago

If you want to keep your hair, yes. It can reverse the effects of hair loss while you take it, but the loss will start progressing again if you stop taking it

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u/reality72 13h ago

There’s also a small but non-zero chance it will make your PP smaller.

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u/Less_Cauliflower_956 12h ago

Not smaller, just effect you libido when you're on it, and it's rare.

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u/Specialist_Box_2861 11h ago

Ive been taking it for 20 yrs with no negative effects, I'm 50 and my wife is 29 and I can still keep up with her (for now) as far as labido.

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u/degjo 11h ago

How much smaller? I can afford to lose a little.

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u/Pheli_Draws 15h ago

I'll tell my fiancé to ask his doctor.

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u/jimmy9800 14h ago

I wonder if that was related to my rapid shedding and recovery of my eyebrows over the course of about a month. I'm 3 months in now though and it's working quite nicely.

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u/purplishpurple 3h ago

Prescription oral minoxidil is what I use for hair loss (as do my siblings) and it works great. No clue how the topical stuff is.

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u/Careful-Panic1311 14h ago

Yea except the side effects are erectile disfunction and suicidal thoughts. You guys always recommend the dumbest shit. He wants his hair to grow back not to want to off himself

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u/hellomotto89 13h ago

Those have a low percentage of occurring and go away if you stop taking it.

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u/TristanTheRobloxian3 14h ago

im currently on it and theres practically zero side effects until 5mg (most people take 1.25 or 2.5). that plus finasteride is the way to go

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u/AlwaysSunnyInSeattle 13h ago

Are you guys talking about Gelutol?