Why are we all a bunch of pussies worrying about hair?!

[konfusion]

And the 80 year old says, "it would not be so bad at 90"?

I think how you see yourself is effected by how your peers look, that's the comparator, right? As we age, more of our peers have balded, which you would think would make it easier.

not really, most of my friends (same age) have higher NW's than me, it does not make me feel better. I even have 2 friends who are totally NW7 at 28 and 30 respectively, the only thing I think when I see them is "oh please god do not let me be NW7".

[BigThinker]

it's the same at every age. if you are balding at 20 you say I would not be so unhappy and would accept it with ease if it was 30.
when you are balding at 30 you say if it was 40 I would not be so unhappy and accept it more easily.
I bet it is the same when you are balding at 40.

mirror has 2 faces. as a 30 year-old (3 months to go) I say it would be more easy if I was bald at 21. In 9 years I would have gotton used to it but now I have to deal with it in a later period of my life.

and what's with this "girls will not like me, I won't be able to get married" thing going on. I spent my 20's with hair and still I'm not married. first of all I hate balding not because of how other people see me but because of how I see myself.

And the 80 year old says, "it would not be so bad at 90"?

I think how you see yourself is effected by how your peers look, that's the comparator, right? As we age, more of our peers have balded, which you would think would make it easier.

[konfusion]

it's the same at every age. if you are balding at 20 you say I would not be so unhappy and would accept it with ease if it was 30.
when you are balding at 30 you say if it was 40 I would not be so unhappy and accept it more easily.
I bet it is the same when you are balding at 40.

mirror has 2 faces. as a 30 year-old (3 months to go) I say it would be more easy if I was bald at 21. In 9 years I would have gotton used to it but now I have to deal with it in a later period of my life.

and what's with this "girls will not like me, I won't be able to get married" thing going on. I spent my 20's with hair and still I'm not married. first of all I hate balding not because of how other people see me but because of how I see myself.

[baldy1990]

baldness is awful always at any age!But the older you are the easier you handle it.

If you are married you have kids and you have lived your life then you cope with it better

if you are young and life it's just starting for you,it's a disaster!

but also a 35 years old man that he is still unmarried and hasnt live his life in it's full may be extra depressed and i understand him.

[whyohwhy]

are you sure you want to go to advanced hair studio? what i have heard about them is very bad. they simply use things like saw palmetto and finasteride but charge you crazy prices.

Its a free 45 minute consultation where they offer to everyone, they have a look at your scalp and run through a few things so it didnt seem too bad to me, and to be honest I have now realized if DHT is the cause of me to go bald in the future, there isnt anyway a lazer comb or anything else besides finasteride is going to stop it.

I thought I would just go for some peace of mind to be told, yes mate, you will go bald in the next few years, and from there I can start to accept it, I dont want to alter my DHT by finasteride as I believe the drug is still to broad in its affects on the hormones of the male genitourinary system and personally the risk wont be worth it in the long run.

By the way has any one tried Toco-8?


Thanks guys, your all legends

[stratofortress]

are you sure you want to go to advanced hair studio? what i have heard about them is very bad. they simply use things like saw palmetto and finasteride but charge you crazy prices.

Yeah, really. You can read a bit more about some of the good work they do here:

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8523

[rupe]

are you sure you want to go to advanced hair studio? what i have heard about them is very bad. they simply use things like saw palmetto and finasteride but charge you crazy prices.

[mpb47]

This is true. To them it is funny. But if you just mention anything about their weight they get serious. I mean I don't care about being funny to them as long as I get some.

I have a friend who is a diffuse thinner and is basically NW5. Our mutual female friend used to mock him about his hair loss, and about 6 months ago they ended up together. She still mocks him but I think she fell in love with him. So thats women for you.
I really don't understand them, never will...

Well in the 30's and 40's when they tease you about , it's because they like you at least as a friend. The one's I know would never tease a stranger, only guys they like as a friend or more. And yes they are super super sensitive about weight, esp if it's in their rear ends.
Even if you mean it strictly as a compliment, do not nickname your GF "Rumpster".

[whyohwhy]

This is true. To them it is funny. But if you just mention anything about their weight they get serious. I mean I don't care about being funny to them as long as I get some.

I have a friend who is a diffuse thinner and is basically NW5. Our mutual female friend used to mock him about his hair loss, and about 6 months ago they ended up together. She still mocks him but I think she fell in love with him. So thats women for you.
I really don't understand them, never will...

Thats a good story and you know what, when it comes down to it, at the end of the day the woman that really do matter in your life, will not give the slightest care in the world that you happen to be bald, or balding...Its just us that are OCD about it... that is the one thing I do appreciate about a decent woman is that, no matter what the state of hair you have, they look past that and just truly love you as the person, all they are looking for is someone genuine who they can love/trust and be comfortable with. So I think one thing that people going bald can benefit from is being genuine and realizing that looks fade as time passes and although we are visual human beings what you have as a person and what you bring to the world matters.

[Sogeking]

It will bother you at any age , just not as much. Instead of fear it is embarrassing . Also while women do not care, they still think it's funny and will tease you about it.

This is true. To them it is funny. But if you just mention anything about their weight they get serious. I mean I don't care about being funny to them as long as I get some.

I have a friend who is a diffuse thinner and is basically NW5. Our mutual female friend used to mock him about his hair loss, and about 6 months ago they ended up together. She still mocks him but I think she fell in love with him. So thats women for you.
I really don't understand them, never will...

[whyohwhy]

Im sure you will be fine, my wang is hanging in there :P. I just posted a small thread on my results after 8 months of using the three products that I mentioned above if you wana check out the results pic.

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8481

Thank you for your reply and advice, glad to hear your doing well, photos show incredible transformation.

[Danzig]

Thanks guys for all the advice. Seeing Advanced Hair Stuidio early June to talk to a hair specialist....appreciate everyones situation for what there worth and feel your pain!

Ill try propecia I just dont want my wang to fall off as well as my hair...but i have just been scared from all the advertising on it...

Im sure you will be fine, my wang is hanging in there :P. I just posted a small thread on my results after 8 months of using the three products that I mentioned above if you wana check out the results pic.

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8481

[whyohwhy]

Thanks guys for all the advice. Seeing Advanced Hair Stuidio early June to talk to a hair specialist....appreciate everyones situation for what there worth and feel your pain!

Ill try propecia I just dont want my wang to fall off as well as my hair...but i have just been scared from all the advertising on it...

[Danzig]

I feel ya dude, I started around that age too. I didn’t really get on it like I should have and tried stupid products like the lazer comb and it did get worse. When I was 23 I got on it and since then I have improved rather than gotten worse. My advice would be to start using Minoxidil (Rogaine foam), Finasteride (Propecia tablets) and Ketoconazole (Nizoral shampoo). This will more than likely thicken and regrow your hair and if nothing else should definitely slow the hell out of your hair loss. I wouldn’t think about it too much, just get it done and watch out for side effects (I've never had any).

[PatientlyWaiting]

Yesterday I gazed out of the window at the purple sky setting over the neighborhood forest. It seemed so tranquil, peaceful and soothing. One of those few moments when I felt peace in my heart.

Lucky you can do that. I live in a city, if I look out, people can see my balding head if they notice me.