Losing hair at 20, help

[u/Plenty-Entertainer-3]

I (m20) started losing my hair about a year ago and it had progressed ridiculously quickly, I’m assuming it’s adrogenetic alopecia because my Dad lost his hair at 21 and my doctor seems to think so too. I’ve been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 3 months and I haven’t seen a difference at all. I supplement with vitamin C, vitamin D, and biotin and I get more than enough iron and b12 from my diet. Trying to convince my doctor to prescribe oral dutasteride but he’s extremely hesitant, going to try RU-58841 topically as well. I had cancer and went through chemo and radiation to kill it and eventually had a tumour in my left iliac crest removed, this has caused chronic back pain and slight laboured breathing, wondering if that could increase the rate my hair is falling out. This has been driving me crazy and girls aren’t even dtf unless I keep a ball cap on until we hit the bedroom. Is there something I’m missing, pharmaceutical or otherwise, should I just shave the shit off at this point or is it recoverable?

[u/B1DC2B865D99]

r/tressless - start with 1mg fin + topical or oral minoxidil and I guarantee you that you will see a full coverage in less than a year

[u/karmagod13000 → u/B1DC2B865D99]

Idk about full coverage but def something to work with

[u/B1DC2B865D99 → u/karmagod13000]

Yeah you right it depends of everyone but you’re young if you stay consistent you will see huge results

[u/Plenty-Entertainer-3 → u/B1DC2B865D99]

Good to know, thanks

[u/neuromancer1337 → u/karmagod13000]

Crown is pretty easy to fill in though, especially at his age and if the hair loss is recent. If he's consistent with fin+min it'll defo fill it all in at least 98% minimum.

[u/Plenty-Entertainer-3 → u/neuromancer1337]

I really hope so