Considered using the localized shampoos, just not sure how effective they really are and if it would be worth the money. I'll probably wind up just shaving my head in a few years anyways if it continues at the rate it's going haha.
They are effective in slowing down hair loss but they will not stave off the inevitable. The problem is that most people use these types of products for a few months and don't 'see' any results. What they fail to understand is the how the hair cycle works and how long it can take to see positive results. The other thing to consider is that you may not visually see an improvement but with consistent and long-term use, they will be helpful in
most cases.
I have a bunch of younger brothers. All of them are bald or heavily balding. None of them have ever done anything about it. I have more hair than all of them and I have been fighting the battle for over 8 years now. I chose to make the battle a part of my lifestyle and I still have a decent head of hair.
If you are worried that much about your hair, stay away from DHT-based compounds, heavily androgenic compounds or compounds that can't be manipulated to control androgenic sides. Of course, the other option of shaving your head is the easiest and cheapest way to deal with the problem.