Kicking Myself. Advice, Recommendations, Support. 28 Years Old.

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  • willowufgood
    Junior Member
    • Oct 2014
    • 16

    Kicking Myself. Advice, Recommendations, Support. 28 Years Old.

    Hey. Long time lurker here (well for six months at least). Looking for support, advice, recommendations, anything having finally found the bottle to post.

    Basically been creeping up on me that I've been losing my hair and have been in denial for the longest time. Wondering what to do? Obviously stand at the NW3V loss stage. 28 years old so probably too young for a HT. Just started on propecia (1 month in).

    What hope do I have to ever recover? Time to just face the music (I don't think I can, don't think I can move on just yet)...Got the money for an op but wondering who to go with (booked in for Feruduni but also keen on Erdogan as he can add to the crown). Thoughts? 29 years old in December.

    Been a large part of my depression for a while now but was depressed before this too. Digging deep for courage.

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  • fred970
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2009
    • 922

    #2
    If that's a NW3 then I'm NW9.

    This won't end well.

    You just have a mature hair line in my opinion.

    If you're depressed because of this at almost 30 years old, you need counselling. And no, I'm not joking.

    Are we going to have BDD threads like this everyday now?

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    • willowufgood
      Junior Member
      • Oct 2014
      • 16

      #3
      Didn't mean to upset you Fred. I'm payed close attention to your case and glad you're making progress with your HT.

      If it's not a NW3 what do you think it is then?

      You're probably right about the counselling though man. I've tried it before for a whole bunch of things. This is just another thing to handle. How are you getting on mentally these days?

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      • Haircure
        Senior Member
        • May 2014
        • 126

        #4


        This is what a norwood 3 looks like. You are a norwood 2 which is a normal and mature hairline. Here's some advice, forget about your hair, excessive stress can definitely impact your hair, and take it from me, my hairloss began after numerous stress related incidences. On the bright side, let's say you do have AGA, since you are older it's most likely to progress at a much slower rate as compared to younger guys.

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        • Dan26
          Senior Member
          • Jul 2012
          • 1270

          #5
          Bro do not listen to these guys...

          It is clear as day you have recession and it is going to continue to get worse. For now just stick with fin about a year or two and if things stabilize look into an HT.

          You are a tad past the point of just being a mature hairline, You're about right where I am, approaching nw3 ie thinning in that area but can probably cover it up ok (nw2.5).

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          • Hicks
            Senior Member
            • Apr 2013
            • 291

            #6
            Originally posted by Dan26
            Bro do not listen to these guys...

            It is clear as day you have recession and it is going to continue to get worse. For now just stick with fin about a year or two and if things stabilize look into an HT.

            You are a tad past the point of just being a mature hairline, You're about right where I am, approaching nw3 ie thinning in that area but can probably cover it up ok (nw2.5).
            I agree. I was on the big 3 for 14 months before I got my HT. Just being on the meds gave me hope and reduced stress. I've been dealing with my hair for 23 months. I wish I started treating this 5 years ago.

            I would still consult 3 hair surgeons. Get options and record progress. Do not buy anything or schedule a HT. Knowing your doing something reduces stress.

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            • Jazz1
              Inactive
              • Aug 2012
              • 1598

              #7
              I seriously think the way you style your hair you look good at NW3, personally I would get on the medication BiG3.

              1. Finesteride
              2. Minoxidil I would use regaine foam.
              3. Regenepure Dr and NT.
              4. Tretinoin cam 0.025% max to try stimulate growth.

              I personally think if the above stops your hairloss you would re consider surgery for now .

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              • Notcoolanymore
                Senior Member
                • Jun 2013
                • 2246

                #8
                I agree with the guys who recommend getting on meds. Maybe your hair loss isn't as bad as many on here, but you have recession IMO. Fin is the way to go. Stick with that. It may even fill in your crown. Good luck.

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                • LongWayHome
                  Senior Member
                  • Nov 2012
                  • 183

                  #9
                  Do yourself a favour and don't listen to Fred.
                  You see, some people have lost completely their hair, and their life spirit along with it.
                  They're like zombies on these kind of forums and they don't care who you are, what stage of hair-loss you're at, because as long as you have some hair you don't have any right to complain.

                  Of course this is bull****. you are balding, I was at your stage exactly a year ago,
                  I didn't do anything and guess what? exactly.

                  It's great that you're already using propecia, because you're on the borderline,
                  and that's a great timing.

                  I come to this forum once in a while and I see things like this, and get sick. people like willowufgood that come here for help, and then have to apologize to someone because he has "many posts" so he must be a genius. "You need counselling", oh hail the baldtruthtalk's psychiatrist.

                  Stick with the treatments brother, you're a good looking man too so be proud.
                  Good luck.

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                  • fred970
                    Senior Member
                    • Nov 2009
                    • 922

                    #10
                    You have the right to complain, just don't blow it out of proportion.

                    Don't say you're suffering from major depression because of a mature hair line.

                    You'll understand why I seemed so bitter when you get to the later stages of baldness.

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                    • Dan26
                      Senior Member
                      • Jul 2012
                      • 1270

                      #11
                      Originally posted by fred970
                      You have the right to complain, just don't blow it out of proportion.

                      Don't say you're suffering from major depression because of a mature hair line.

                      You'll understand why I seemed so bitter when you get to the later stages of baldness.
                      He said ''Been a large part of my depression for a while now but was depressed before this too. Digging deep for courage.''

                      Common man he isn't even saying it is the sole reason and blowing it out of proportion, and 'digging deep for courage' + posts pictures of himself deserves our empathy and understanding and help.

                      I agree with you in some instances where nw1s get on here frantic like they're life is over, but this was not the case here.

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                      • willowufgood
                        Junior Member
                        • Oct 2014
                        • 16

                        #12
                        Thought I'd give an update.

                        So I had just started fin a month before originally making this post. 3 years later feel like it's time to take the next step...either shave, accept and give up or run to Turkey and get FUE.

                        This is how it's looking these days:

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                        • Louish
                          Senior Member
                          • Aug 2015
                          • 337

                          #13
                          Originally posted by fred970
                          You have the right to complain, just don't blow it out of proportion.

                          Don't say you're suffering from major depression because of a mature hair line.

                          You'll understand why I seemed so bitter when you get to the later stages of baldness.
                          There is no such thing as a "mature hairline", only different levels of receding. His temples are pretty deep and his crown very thin. I don't advocate the use of fina because no amount of hair is worth the consequences on your endocrine system but saying his hair is fine is just plain nonsense. Please refrain to give any advice you are not helping anyone.

                          As for the OP, just wait and see your results with fina and if your situation is stable in 2 years you could consider a conservative hairline restoration as well as a small addition to your crown. Making sure you get enough nutrient in your food/supplement and limit alcool/drugs/lack of sleep, this will help slow the receding as well, this is something greatly overlooked by most people. The healthier you are the healthier your hair will be but of course this is no cure...

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                          • willowufgood
                            Junior Member
                            • Oct 2014
                            • 16

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Louish
                            There is no such thing as a "mature hairline", only different levels of receding. His temples are pretty deep and his crown very thin. I don't advocate the use of fina because no amount of hair is worth the consequences on your endocrine system but saying his hair is fine is just plain nonsense. Please refrain to give any advice you are not helping anyone.

                            As for the OP, just wait and see your results with fina and if your situation is stable in 2 years you could consider a conservative hairline restoration as well as a small addition to your crown. Making sure you get enough nutrient in your food/supplement and limit alcool/drugs/lack of sleep, this will help slow the receding as well, this is something greatly overlooked by most people. The healthier you are the healthier your hair will be but of course this is no cure...
                            Yep, that's why I've just updated this to show you my results after 3 years of meds...

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                            • Louish
                              Senior Member
                              • Aug 2015
                              • 337

                              #15
                              Originally posted by willowufgood
                              Yep, that's why I've just updated this to show you my results after 3 years of meds...
                              Oups didn't see that part! Great results though!

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