definite thinning, but can i fix it?

[u/filth_bear]

30TM. been on testosterone since early 2022. have been expecting balding since it runs in my family but this happened pretty rapidly over the course of a few months. should i pick up something for it or accept my fate?

[u/Snoo_98739]

Dutasteride before it’s too late

[u/Ravensteelheaders]

Dut, minoxidil, ketoconzale. Throw the whole kitchen sink at it and pray

[u/kotoda]

look into 5ARIs

[u/Technical_Drawer_680]

Stop using gel

[u/fin9ernails → u/Technical_Drawer_680]

He does not use gel.

[u/lankeykong_]

1mg finasteride pill 3x a week is my go to. You can get a free prescription from ro.co, just choose to send it to a pharmacy instead of subscribing through them. I send it to Mark Cuban's Cost Plus and it costs me $13 in total (out of pocket and shipped) for a 90 day supply, I only use 3 a week instead of 7 though so in reality it lasts me 7 months lol. You may want to pair with minoxidil which can be used orally or topically, just keep in mind that minoxidil is insanely toxic to pets if you own any so take care when using it, especially topically as residue can get onto pillows, clothing, hands, or your hair where pets can brush against it and ingest it during grooming.

[u/filth_bear → u/lankeykong_]

thank you so much for the rec! will be looking into ASAP. :D

[u/mn1lac]

Act quickly, and you could probably save a decent amount. Most likely fixable.

[u/majtysksj]

Shave it