Hi Guys,
I'm a 32 year old male and my father was pretty bald (6 on Norwood-Hamilton scale).
I was aware my hair was starting to thin when I was mid-twenties as I used to have very thick hair and over time it started looking less dense but didn't see it as an issue.
About 4-5 years ago I was aware a spot was starting to become visible on my vertex/crown but nothing too concerning as at the front nothing major seemed to be happening.
About 2 years ago at the barbers I was aware the top of my scalp was becomming more prominent and my crown maybe more visible looking less dense but certainly not bald. I started thinking about hair rejuvenation but didn't take any real action as I was thinking to give it more time as a major 'breakthrough' must be around the corner with all the dna and stem cell research going on.
Over recent months, I am noticing that there is consistent thinning across the top of my head and my hairline is receeding. If I stand under a powerful light, a lot of my scalp shines back.
On the Norwood scale, I would say my hairline is a cross of 2 & 2a, the top of my head is like 4 - but there is consistent thinning across the top and my guess is if it continues I'll probably just go straight to a 6 (like daddy
)
Anyway, I realise there is an issue which I'm not willing to accept at the moment - I'm single and I do accept baldness as a fact of life (mother nature knows what shes doing, doesn't she?) but I would like another 10-15 years before I accept it in my life. I really would like to retain my hairline and the hair on the top of my head - that is for it not to deteriorate further (any improvements would be very welcome!)
I live in the UK, in/near and I would be greatful if;
1. Anyone can recommend a trichologist who they have had good experiences with, in the London, Hampshire/Surrey borders area?
2. Suggest an immediate action plan until I can get professional consultation.
3. Long term action plan or have the exciting developments in hair rejuvenation I was hoping for occured?
4. Does anyone use the 'powders' available to make your hair look thicker? If so which would you say are the best?
Any other advice based on your experiences would also be welcomed.
Thanks for reading,
Mark.
I'm a 32 year old male and my father was pretty bald (6 on Norwood-Hamilton scale).
I was aware my hair was starting to thin when I was mid-twenties as I used to have very thick hair and over time it started looking less dense but didn't see it as an issue.
About 4-5 years ago I was aware a spot was starting to become visible on my vertex/crown but nothing too concerning as at the front nothing major seemed to be happening.
About 2 years ago at the barbers I was aware the top of my scalp was becomming more prominent and my crown maybe more visible looking less dense but certainly not bald. I started thinking about hair rejuvenation but didn't take any real action as I was thinking to give it more time as a major 'breakthrough' must be around the corner with all the dna and stem cell research going on.
Over recent months, I am noticing that there is consistent thinning across the top of my head and my hairline is receeding. If I stand under a powerful light, a lot of my scalp shines back.
On the Norwood scale, I would say my hairline is a cross of 2 & 2a, the top of my head is like 4 - but there is consistent thinning across the top and my guess is if it continues I'll probably just go straight to a 6 (like daddy

Anyway, I realise there is an issue which I'm not willing to accept at the moment - I'm single and I do accept baldness as a fact of life (mother nature knows what shes doing, doesn't she?) but I would like another 10-15 years before I accept it in my life. I really would like to retain my hairline and the hair on the top of my head - that is for it not to deteriorate further (any improvements would be very welcome!)
I live in the UK, in/near and I would be greatful if;
1. Anyone can recommend a trichologist who they have had good experiences with, in the London, Hampshire/Surrey borders area?
2. Suggest an immediate action plan until I can get professional consultation.
3. Long term action plan or have the exciting developments in hair rejuvenation I was hoping for occured?
4. Does anyone use the 'powders' available to make your hair look thicker? If so which would you say are the best?
Any other advice based on your experiences would also be welcomed.
Thanks for reading,
Mark.
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