Treatment Options for Thinning Crown

hello–
i’m a 22 year old male–been thinning on the crown/upper back of the head for about 3 years now. i’ve tried everything…used propecia in conjunction with minox 5 % 2x a day for about 18 months with no noticable results. my front hairline is very thick–as is the hair on the sides and lower back of my head. my most recent regimen (for the past 9 months) has been 0.5 mg of Avodart and miniox 5% + tretinoin 2x a day–including nizoral shampoo every 3 days with a arbonne shampoo and conditioner daily. also i’ve been using arbonne’s thermal fusion scalp therapy in the shower every day religiously. still no results–no thicker on the top. do you have any suggestions for what to do? should i continue this regimen and add something else in order to avoid a shed? i’m lost and could use some detailed advice from someone who knows what they’re talking about. you certainly seem to be the right guy. thanks for your help.

Sounds like you have tried it all. Considering that you have tried both Propecia and Avodart, it seems, if you have male pattern balding, the pattern will take over and the balding will not be controlled by the various medications. Not everyone’s hair loss is controlled by these medications. Have you already had your scalp mapped out for miniaturization? If you have, then the measurements would point to the value of the medications you have taken. I always get a mapped out baseline before I start treatment, because I would want to tell you the value of these medications on the course of your hair loss. The mapping process will let you know what progression you are having so that you and your doctor can better plan for your future hair loss.