I'm not even 15...

[JustAYoungMan]

Well, this is horrifying.

I realized around 2 weeks ago that my hairline has started receding. It's nothing terrible, but I'm around (maybe a bit less) than a Norwood 2 right now. The top of my head is completely fine, but there is slight recession on my hairline.

I was hoping it was just a maturing hairline, but when I shower there is increased hair fall, and even though my mom's father still has hair (around Norwood 4~5), my dad is completely bald and has been since the age of 26. I asked him and he told me his hairline started receding around 16.

Obviously, I'm too young for propecia/rogaine, and don't want to commit to a hair transplant this early, but have already started sleeping at 9:30, eating as much pumpkin seeds, tofu, and other DHT limiting foods as I can stuff myself with, but I'm wondering if I can do anything else.

Anything. Please, just a stressed out 14 year old (turning 15 in 2 months)

[john2399]

Well, this is horrifying.

I realized around 2 weeks ago that my hairline has started receding. It's nothing terrible, but I'm around (maybe a bit less) than a Norwood 2 right now. The top of my head is completely fine, but there is slight recession on my hairline.

I was hoping it was just a maturing hairline, but when I shower there is increased hair fall, and even though my mom's father still has hair (around Norwood 4~5), my dad is completely bald and has been since the age of 26. I asked him and he told me his hairline started receding around 16.

Obviously, I'm too young for propecia/rogaine, and don't want to commit to a hair transplant this early, but have already started sleeping at 9:30, eating as much pumpkin seeds, tofu, and other DHT limiting foods as I can stuff myself with, but I'm wondering if I can do anything else.

Anything. Please, just a stressed out 14 year old (turning 15 in 2 months)

I started losing my hair at 15/16 too. I used rogaine and its fine to use it at that age. It sucks to lose it young, hang in there and use this forum, it helps.

[itsmyhairs]

This is the exact reason bald men should be prohibited from breeding.

I'm sorry, Son, but you have a hard road ahead.

You seem intelligent and mature for your age, so with any luck you'll still have a good life.
But it may be time to reach for the clippers...

[ravegrover]

get a short haircut so you don't tease your hair as much and keep your scalp clean. wait till you are 18+ and then see a doctor about finasteride.

I started losing hair at 16/17 too. that was so long ago and it is sad that we still don't have a cure for this devastating disease.

[iH8d0ugh]

Hey man, just to let you know, you're not only really young person here. I'm 16 and started receding last september (I hadn't even turned 16 yet). Could you post some pictures of your hairline? It could just be a natural change in your hairline. My hairline hasen't changed for 8 months, so I'm thinking that's what might have happened to me. There is hope though. with the advancement of technology in the past couple of years and the coming years the new generation of treatments (histogen, replicel etc) will probably be on the market within 3-4 years

[Woodyy]

Looks like you could be following in your dads footsteps, maybe even quicker than him.

You can get on rogaine now, I don't see why not. Also, use some keto shampoo once or twice a week, you might be able to maintain until you are 18 and then you can start propecia.

[thechamp]

It's my hairs

This is the exact reason bald men should be prohibited from breeding.

I'm sorry, Son, but you have a hard road ahead.

You seem intelligent and mature for your age, so with any luck you'll still have a good life.
But it may be time to reach for the clippers...

It's my hairs my dad has a full head of hair and I have mpb,but luckily I caught it early how dare you say bald men can not reproduce you are just depressed.

[mature]

People tend to blow things out of proportion at times, don't worry too much there are plenty of new treatments in the market soon and within you're lifetime a cure for MPB is very, very possible, within maybe the next ten to twenty years.. Just take preventive measures and go live life.

[LT56]

It many help to think of this as temporary. If you go bald by the time you're 26, at least you know that potent treatments to get your hair back are just a few years away. It's not forever bro.

[clandestine]

People are recommending Rogaine (minoxidil).

I would advise against this. Do your research. This is something you'll have to use forever, for life. You'll never be able to stop, technically, as with any other medication.

And post pictures.

[Aames]

People are recommending Rogaine (minoxidil).

I would advise against this. Do your research. This is something you'll have to use forever, for life. You'll never be able to stop, technically, as with any other medication.

And post pictures.

This is a price worth paying. It is far better to do something, anything than to sit back and watch your hair turn to shit by age 18.

OP, you should get on rogaine and PRAY to Jesus, Muhammad, Zyzz, and all of the others that you can hold steady until 18 when you should probably hop on finasteride ASAP. Hell, you might even have to jump to duta straight away since your hair loss is so aggressive. Please research these and their side effects before you ever take them, of course. The world is a cruel and dark place. You don't deserve this; you are a beautiful soul.

[cs2257]

This is the exact reason bald men should be prohibited from breeding.

I'm sorry, Son, but you have a hard road ahead.

You seem intelligent and mature for your age, so with any luck you'll still have a good life.
But it may be time to reach for the clippers...

wow...

[cs2257]

This is a price worth paying. It is far better to do something, anything than to sit back and watch your hair turn to shit by age 18.

OP, you should get on rogaine and PRAY to Jesus, Muhammad, Zyzz, and all of the others that you can hold steady until 18 when you should probably hop on finasteride ASAP. Hell, you might even have to jump to duta straight away since your hair loss is so aggressive. Please research these and their side effects before you ever take them, of course. The world is a cruel and dark place. You don't deserve this; you are a beautiful soul.

Hey Brah,

Keep in mind he's only 16. No one has seen a picture yet to assess his situation.

My girlfriend's brother has a hairline that appears receded, but it's been holding there for 5 years.

[JustAYoungMan]

Thanks Guys

Thanks for the help guys, just a little bit more info.

First of all, saying bald guys should be prohibited from reproducing is going too far. Going bald sucks, but I still love my life and all its worth. By your logic, obese people, mentally-retarded people, and various other un-perfect individuals should also refrain from reproducing, which is a ridiculous thing to say.

I've heard a lot about rogaine and propecia, and I really want to try to stay away from drugs as long as possible. I plan on getting on saw palmetto and perhaps nizoral/ some other MPB helping shampoo soon. Also, I've added a bottle of green tea to my everyday meal as well, along with, as I said earlier, soy milk, tofu, and pumpkin seeds everyday.

My supportive parents have already assured that I can have a hair transplant any time I want, and are already spending every day and night looking for ways to help my condition.

Before I get into some more advanced treatment, I'm getting my head looked at for miniaturization and have an appointment in 3 weeks with the most well-reputed dermatologist in my city. Will post what he recommends later.

Also, to all the people who said they started losing hair around my age as well, what is your current situation and age? Thanks so much, greatly appreciated.

Finally, just wanted to explain how much hair I'm losing. I lose 15~30 strands in the shower everyday. I lose up to 40 on days I put pumpkin oil, but my dad says its normal to lose more hair on oiled days, and its part of the process that oil hair restoration provides.There are occasionnal strands of hair on my shirts, and a large amount on the floor of my bathroom and room (but this was the case even before my hairline started receding). For some fortunate reason, there's never any hair on my pillow/bed.

Thanks so much guys, any help would be appreciated.

[PayDay]

Thanks for the help guys, just a little bit more info.

First of all, saying bald guys should be prohibited from reproducing is going too far. Going bald sucks, but I still love my life and all its worth. By your logic, obese people, mentally-retarded people, and various other un-perfect individuals should also refrain from reproducing, which is a ridiculous thing to say.

I've heard a lot about rogaine and propecia, and I really want to try to stay away from drugs as long as possible. I plan on getting on saw palmetto and perhaps nizoral/ some other MPB helping shampoo soon. Also, I've added a bottle of green tea to my everyday meal as well, along with, as I said earlier, soy milk, tofu, and pumpkin seeds everyday.

My supportive parents have already assured that I can have a hair transplant any time I want, and are already spending every day and night looking for ways to help my condition.

Before I get into some more advanced treatment, I'm getting my head looked at for miniaturization and have an appointment in 3 weeks with the most well-reputed dermatologist in my city. Will post what he recommends later.

Also, to all the people who said they started losing hair around my age as well, what is your current situation and age? Thanks so much, greatly appreciated.

Finally, just wanted to explain how much hair I'm losing. I lose 15~30 strands in the shower everyday. I lose up to 40 on days I put pumpkin oil, but my dad says its normal to lose more hair on oiled days, and its part of the process that oil hair restoration provides.There are occasionnal strands of hair on my shirts, and a large amount on the floor of my bathroom and room (but this was the case even before my hairline started receding). For some fortunate reason, there's never any hair on my pillow/bed.

Thanks so much guys, any help would be appreciated.

You sound like a really together kid. It's great to read that you see right through some of the garbage that Aames and itmyhairs posted on your thread.

It sounds like you have a great support system, and with your attitude you're going to be just fine.