Hi there -
I'm coming up on a year in about a month here.
Not on anything else other than lots of vitamins
I had a baby a year ago so my hormones have been all over the place.
It initially helped curb the shedding for me and I had regrowth. (i had this pattern after the first child when not on anything though)
Then I had a summer shed about 6 - 8 months in. My hair got really thin (still is) but I also am noticing a ton of regrowth now. My front hairline is growing a whole new set of bangs and my temples have new hair. I reeeeally need it behind the hairline because my hair is a bit see through for the first time ever (very distressing btw).
So I have a lot going on that maybe skewed my results. I'm also not on a bcp which would help to lower testosterone levels. I'm also not sure why this shed had such an impact on my overall density where other sheds I've had didn't. BUT I'm now seeing regrowth. For me it took about 10 months out to start seeing it. If I pull my bangs up it looks silly because of all the new growth. I also am seeing a lot of little hairs sticking up now. I don't know what is recovery from the shed or what the Flutamide might be responsible for. I just hope I can get enough to recover some of my density.
Sooo I guess my point is, that it could take some time to actually see regrowth. Don't worry if you don't see it right away. I think sometimes it takes a little while before you really start to see it.
BTW I did freak out when I saw how thin my hair got and did buy a topper. I've only worn it twice so far, (to a wedding) but it did feel nice to have a fuller head of hair when I needed it. It's sitting in my closet now because I'm in desperate need of a cut and color (salons are now hugely stressful for me) but then I plan on wearing it out to dinner and special occasions. It does help me to know that it's there if I need it.
If you're feeling bad it might help to consider one. It's not giving up. I'm fighting this to the death. (not literally)
Also, a concealer like Toppik or Dermatch might be worth considering too. My part bothers me because I feel like it's too wide and it's a tad thin to either side. I just put a little bit of concealer in and it fills in the thinner areas just enough to where I don't cringe if I'm sitting under an overhead light. I'm really hoping the flutamide continues to work and I'll soon be able to go without it.
Hope this helps a bit! |