How Bad Is My Thinning? Share Your Thoughts Please.

[Questions]

Hello, so for the past year or two my hair has become thinner, and I've had shedding of hair on my body also. I just want to know what your thoughts are on it, how bad does it look to you? I currently use rogaine but I've been having scalp issues (seborrheic dermatitis) so I haven't been able to use it for the past two months. I plan on starting finasteride once I'm sure that puberty is over (I'm eighteen right now) just for peace of mind and to make sure no hair loss occurs since it is somewhat prevalent in my family, especially my fathers side.

Thank you! - photos attached.

 

[Plantguy]

Hello, so for the past year or two my hair has become thinner, and I've had shedding of hair on my body also. I just want to know what your thoughts are on it, how bad does it look to you? I currently use rogaine but I've been having scalp issues (seborrheic dermatitis) so I haven't been able to use it for the past two months. I plan on starting finasteride once I'm sure that puberty is over (I'm eighteen right now) just for peace of mind and to make sure no hair loss occurs since it is somewhat prevalent in my family, especially my fathers side.

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I am 16 and my hairline is twice as bad as yours. I can't even see where you are thinning/receding. I don't even know if you are

 

[Questions]

I am 16 and my hairline is twice as bad as yours. I can't even see where you are thinning/receding. I don't even know if you are

My hairline has always been naturally kind of high, but it seems like it has gotten bad lately. What age did you start puberty? I know that some kids that start puberty early and finish early sometimes see male pattern baldness early.

 

[Plantguy]

My hairline has always been naturally kind of high, but it seems like it has gotten bad lately. What age did you start puberty? I know that some kids that start puberty early and finish early sometimes see male pattern baldness early.

That is exactly what I have noticed, I started puberty when I was 10 years old and when I was around 14 I had noticeably lighter blonde/thinner hair around my temples and that began to fall out when i was 15. I would say I am about 90% developed and I know I started puberty around two years earlier than most of my peers. This isnt just me saying I have male pattern baldness btw, i have seen three dermatologists.

 

[Questions]

That is exactly what I have noticed, I started puberty when I was 10 years old and when I was around 14 I had noticeably lighter blonde/thinner hair around my temples and that began to fall out when i was 15. I would say I am about 90% developed and I know I started puberty around two years earlier than most of my peers. This isnt just me saying I have male pattern baldness btw, i have seen three dermatologists.

Yes, I started a bit later around 12-13 but now it seems like I'm having some shedding, and enough to concern me. However, I still have acne which I thought was due to a hormonal problem, but my testosterone levels were normal (along with other hormones). Maybe you could start finasteride early/soon if you're close to done puberty?

 

[MrPortugal]

You doesn't have male pattern baldness but you are right start the treatments now, so I recommend you continue to put your minoxidil.....but I don't recommend start finasteride right now

 

[TheForbiddenOne]

It looks pretty receded, and it could be related to your acne in someway.

 

[Plantguy]

Yes, I started a bit later around 12-13 but now it seems like I'm having some shedding, and enough to concern me. However, I still have acne which I thought was due to a hormonal problem, but my testosterone levels were normal (along with other hormones). Maybe you could start finasteride early/soon if you're close to done puberty?

I am going to start .25mg finasteride in a couple weeks but I think your hair loss is stable just watch out for miniaturized/baby hairs around your hairline and if ur family has a history of widows peaks make sure u check on temple recession but it looks fine

 

[Plantguy]

After looking at it for a second time it seems like you are at where i was at 2 years ago so it could continue but u are definitely a proper canidate for minoxidil, I buy mine from Costco(Kirkland brand) for very cheap. I feel like I have had limited regrowth and strengthening so far but it's only been 5 months

 

[CopeForLife]

it's disgusting, shave it and apply a wig

 

[Questions]

it's disgusting, shave it and apply a wig

I love positive comments

 

[Questions]

After looking at it for a second time it seems like you are at where i was at 2 years ago so it could continue but u are definitely a proper canidate for minoxidil, I buy mine from Costco(Kirkland brand) for very cheap. I feel like I have had limited regrowth and strengthening so far but it's only been 5 months

How is your hairline doing now?

 

[Plantguy]

How is your hairline doing now?

About the same maybe more baby hairs from mimic but still I'd say only slightly receded

 

[Plantguy]

About the same maybe more baby hairs from mimic but still I'd say only slightly receded

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