u/Additional_Cold_2823

This is the condition of my hair rn without any comb overs and hair wash or anything. And I REFUSE to use anything related to minoxidil as I don't want to go through the initial shedding and the problem is.. even if I do use it, if I stop.. I will most likely lose more hair than I have gained and I seriously don't want to use it for the rest of my life. Not to mention the itching it caused and it makes me scalp sensitive. Is there any proper alternatives for minoxidil that is more safe and doesn't have the chance of making me lose even more hair.

And also... I have added the exact med that was recommended by my dermatologist. So if there is any feedback for that then that will also be greatly appreciated.

Please help

Sooo I just went to my dermatologist and he recommended me many meds but I am scared of using the minoxidil and finasteride topical solution.

Cuz after all the research I have done. Minoxidil causes initial shedding which is very scary for me and the problem is if you are not regular with the meds or for some reason stop in the initial shedding phase, you lose MUCH MORE hair than you gained... or even if you stop in general you lose much more hair... and onse you lose those hair.. it won't come back. It just seems too damn risky for me. I just wish that I could avoid the initial shedding part as it can even last for months and even if not that. I wish there was a way to not lose more hair just cuz you stopped for some reason. I am not saying I will stop or not be regular.. but I don't want to take these meds for my whole life and I am scared It might cause other things which will force me to stop like excessive itching or irritation.

And here are 2 pics of my hair without a comb over or washing or anything. Normally people don't notice my hair loss much but I want to stop it early. But at the same time I am scared of making it worse. So I need advice in general over everything regarding this process. Any and all kind of help is greatly appreciated

Sooo I just went to my dermatologist and he recommended me many meds but I am scared of using the minoxidil and finasteride topical solution. Cuz after all the research I have done. Minoxidil causes initial shedding which is very scary for me and the problem is if you are not regular with the meds or for some reason stop in the initial shedding phase, you lose MUCH MORE hair than you gained... or even if you stop in general you lose much more hair... and onse you lose those hair.. it won't come back. It just seems too damn risky for me. I just wish that I could avoid the initial shedding part as it can even last for months and even if not that. I wish there was a way to not lose more hair just cuz you stopped for some reason. I am not saying I will stop or not be regular.. but I don't want to take these meds for my whole life and I am scared It might cause other things which will force me to stop like excessive itching or irritation.

And here are 2 pics of my hair without a comb over or washing or anything. Normally people don't notice my hair loss much but I want to stop it early. But at the same time I am scared of making it worse. So I need advice in general over everything regarding this process. Any and all kind of help is greatly appreciated