Start here
Stop guessing.
Track first, then decide.
This page is the shortest path to useful decisions. Follow the 3 steps, build a clean baseline, and avoid panic changes from noisy photos.
The Path
Follow this order to avoid most bad decisions.
Build your baseline first
Use the same angles, light, and distance. Compare 4-8 week windows, never random photos.
Learn pattern language
Understand what to watch in hairline, temples, and crown before calling anything progression.
Make treatment decisions with evidence
Use timelines, side-effect logs, and clinician-ready questions before changing your plan.
Essential Reads

Tracking
How to Track Hair Loss: Photos, Scores & Decisions

Tracking
How to Measure Hairline Recession at Home (Without False Alarms)

Tracking
Hairline vs Temples vs Crown: Which Zone Should You Track First?

Diagnosis
Seasonal Shedding vs Male Pattern Baldness: How to Tell with Tracking

Treatments
Finasteride Side Effects: What to Track Before You Panic

Diagnosis
What to Bring to a Dermatologist Hair Loss Visit (Evidence Checklist)
Treatment Starter Reads

Treatments
Finasteride Timing Consistency: What to Log Before You React
Treatments
Finasteride + Minoxidil Combo: First 90 Days Tracking Framework

Treatments
How to Prepare a Baseline Before Finasteride or Minoxidil

Treatments
Missed a Minoxidil Application? What to Track Next

Treatments
Finasteride Start Anxiety: A Weekly Checklist for Beginners
Treatments
Minoxidil Foam vs Liquid: Irritation Tracking Framework