Hey guys,
I'm 19 years old, currently in my second year at university in the UK. Since my 18th birthday I have noticed significant hairloss, particularly around the front and top, with the vast majority of the hair on my temples completely gone.
So yeah, it has undoubtably made me highly self-conscious and generally a bit depressed at times. I can mask the loss for now, but I am seriously worried about the future.
Basically, I came here to find some support and hopefully find people to answer a few of my questions, for which i will be incredibly greatful for.
Now, as i'm sure many others have, I have looked into treatments/medicines available with some hope that maybe I could turn things around. What many recommend, including members on this forum is propecia. I've looked into this and it seems to be rather risky (several dodgy side affects) so i've given that a miss.
Hair transplants seem to be a good option, my hair is very thick at the back and sides (which annoying makes it look worse as it is thinning on top) which would be good for a donor area, but obviously I'm still youngish and not the most well off guy, so maybe this isn't for me...yet
This may sound silly but I'm currently single, and the thought of my hairloss does seriously worry me as i look much younger for my actual age (so it would look extra weird) It wouldnt bother me so much if i was 40 with a wife and kids, but yeah... My hair is longish at the moment, so what hairloss i have at the moment is not that visable until i pull my hair back (or a gale blows it back!) which makes me highly reluctant to get a haircut.
Obviously I could cut my hair short and accept my hair's fate, but i was hoping that that would be my last option. Especially as I dont think my head shape would suit a buzz cut at all!
I should probably consult a doctor (which i havent yet), but with study and my social life things are quite hectic as it is... so here, to this forum I came.
So, if you guys have any short term/long term treatments etc that you think would help me would be highly appreciated,
thank you ever so much...my confidence is at an all time low...
I'm 19 years old, currently in my second year at university in the UK. Since my 18th birthday I have noticed significant hairloss, particularly around the front and top, with the vast majority of the hair on my temples completely gone.
So yeah, it has undoubtably made me highly self-conscious and generally a bit depressed at times. I can mask the loss for now, but I am seriously worried about the future.

Basically, I came here to find some support and hopefully find people to answer a few of my questions, for which i will be incredibly greatful for.
Now, as i'm sure many others have, I have looked into treatments/medicines available with some hope that maybe I could turn things around. What many recommend, including members on this forum is propecia. I've looked into this and it seems to be rather risky (several dodgy side affects) so i've given that a miss.
Hair transplants seem to be a good option, my hair is very thick at the back and sides (which annoying makes it look worse as it is thinning on top) which would be good for a donor area, but obviously I'm still youngish and not the most well off guy, so maybe this isn't for me...yet
This may sound silly but I'm currently single, and the thought of my hairloss does seriously worry me as i look much younger for my actual age (so it would look extra weird) It wouldnt bother me so much if i was 40 with a wife and kids, but yeah... My hair is longish at the moment, so what hairloss i have at the moment is not that visable until i pull my hair back (or a gale blows it back!) which makes me highly reluctant to get a haircut.
Obviously I could cut my hair short and accept my hair's fate, but i was hoping that that would be my last option. Especially as I dont think my head shape would suit a buzz cut at all!
I should probably consult a doctor (which i havent yet), but with study and my social life things are quite hectic as it is... so here, to this forum I came.
So, if you guys have any short term/long term treatments etc that you think would help me would be highly appreciated,
thank you ever so much...my confidence is at an all time low...
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