Confused by doctor for my hair loss

I’m 19, have been experiencing hair loss for 1 year now, diffused thinning, mainly at crown, slight temple thinning is noticeable now. Today I went to a dermatologist in hopes to be prescribed Fin. Worst consolation I have experienced, I was at the practice for 2.5 hours, and the dr only spoke to me for 10 minutes! He didn’t let me talk, left the office multiple times to see other patients while seeing me! Very very frustrating! He honestly wasted 2.5 hours of my life!

He says he would be hesitant to put me on fin due to my age , but was happy to put me on his very very expensive monoxidil and dutasteride mixture. He says I must try it for 3 months and I should experience drastic regrow this. But then I should stop it for 6 month and see how it goes. This goes against all research on anti androgens and MPB treatments I have researched.  Obviously I am very hesitant to purchase as it is very expensive, and dutasteride is rather scary to me. He claims no sides from this mixture.

I am so confused, I don’t know what to do. Depression has hit me. I just want to be pointed in the right direction. I want to keep my hair, and think Fin might be my only option… Should I try find another Dr to get prescribed fin? Should I try the way overpriced Min +Dutasteride mixture?  This hair loss stuff is becoming too much for me to handle. I feel like I’m stripped of my youth. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

What a terrible experience. When I see a patient I spend between 30-60 minutes with them and listen to their complaints, do a thorough examination and then develop a Personalized Master Plan for all of them because hair loss is a progressive process. Dutasteride is stronger than finasteride and has the same sexual side effects, possibly more. Going on it and then stopping it is insane because 100% of such men will lose hair GUARANTEED. Get a good doctor who can develop a Personalized Master Plan for you short and long term.