Weird Hair Loss Pattern - thoughts please?

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  • AgentDaleCooper
    Junior Member
    • May 2018
    • 6
    #1

    Weird Hair Loss Pattern - thoughts please?

    Hi all,

    I'm 36, hair has been thinning around the crown for a few years now. I started Propecia approx 18 months ago, I've definitely lost some more since then but the rate seems fairly slow.

    My question is around the pattern of hairloss I'm experiencing. I look at the Norwood scale but I can't really fit myself into any category. I would say my hairline is very good - it's not what it was when I was 18, but it really doesn't bother me at all. However I have significant loss at the crown over quite a wide area.

    I've attached some photos taken today, these were taken in a clothing store changing room so the lighting is quite harsh and I think makes it look worse than it does "in real life". Also attached a pic taken a few weeks ago to show the hairline, from the front there's really no problem (as far as I'm concerned).

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    Any thoughts please? Does this fit into the Norwood scale? Could the cause be something other than standard MPB? I am willing to go for a transplant but want to know what I'm dealing with first. Any feedback really appreciated.

    Cheers,
    ADC
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    • BaldBearded
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2017
      • 548
      #2
      I have seen guys with your patter before, you are a perfect candidate for a "topper", a hair system that just covers the crown, while maintaining your own bio hair hairline.

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        • hairlossjedi
          Member
          • May 2018
          • 48
          #3
          I too have seen this in patients. It can be a little nerve wracking, I know, when there are no clear cut answers. How old are you? I would need to know more about your medical history to rule out other causes but I agree it doesnt present as common, your frontal hairline looks great. I agree with BaldBearded you may need some grafts just on the crown and top of the head. However, I think you are right to do something now to try to stay on top of it.

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            • AgentDaleCooper
              Junior Member
              • May 2018
              • 6
              #4
              Thanks for the replies guys.

              I’m 36, no health issues, in pretty good shape. Someone suggested I get a full blood test, any ideas what I’d be looking for in the results?

              I wouldn’t choose to wear a hair system so it will be a transplant or just live with it.

              Thanks again,
              ADC

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