23 and really going down

You look like a great candidate for treatment, actually. It's not that bad.

Look into getting some Propecia/Proscar. Take it for 6-12 months, I bet that top looks at least the same if not better. You should also add in Nizoral shampoo, 3 times a week or so. Let that shampoo soak in for the duration of your shower.

If in a years time, you don't have the results you want - try some minoxidil along with your other treatments.

I see results all over the internet using this plan. It seems to work. They say that temples can't be regrown, but with this plan you should be able to halt/slow temple loss at worst, and there actually is a chance to regrow some.

Don't sweat it, don't shave it - just treat it.

I'm going to reply about #1 and #2.

I started losing my hair when I was 19. It didn't really hit me that I had any hair loss till I was about 23. I had roughly the same amount that you currently have like those photos. I went into serious depression and I too lost lots of confidence. I started isolating myself and not going out. Through out my highschool days, I always shaved my head and continued to do it till I was about 25 when I went for my first transplant. They cut me up put in the hairs on the top of my head and I went on my way. At the time the hair transplant was fairly good, I got some of my confidence back but I was still losing hair. I had two more transplants after that with in a 3 year span. I'm currently 32 years old and I regret every single hair follicle that was transplanted into my head. I went from a good looking guy (I'll give myself a humble 7/10) to a guy who's in this early 30's and people think he's in his late 30s. Someone even thought I was 42! Every day I struggle with this decision that I made. I can't shave my head because there is a scar going from one ear to the other - which is about half an inch. Then again I don't want to grow it out because it's very thin on top and thick on the sides. When I do cut it short, you can tell there's a scar there. I think back to when I was in my early 20's. I had confidence, I was dynamic and I had no problem with the ladies. Now, I'm always thankful I can manage to get a date. Women say they're not superficial, but think of it this way. What attractive women mid 20's to mid 30's with a nice body would want to get into a relationship with a guy who's in his 30's but looks like his in his late 30s and has scars all over his head? I've read on internet that it's all about confidence and the way you present yourself. Hard to present yourself when the face/head/hair is the first think someone sees. Comb over at 32???? wtf!

All I know is that I wish I had the strength to stop myself from getting the transplant. I was much better of shaving my head. I remember getting allot more attention then when I was shaving then I do now. Just for the record, I'm not some fat bald guy either. Although I'm 5'7 (which is shorter than average in north america) I'm 160 pound - I bench press 200, curl 50 and can run 12km in 40 minutes.

Short of the story my friend, is don't get the transplant. Wait it out a few years and take on the shaved head look. Either with a razor or very short buzz cut. Because you're correct, there is no guarantee for good results, I'm a perfect example. I can't change my past and the decision I've made, but I can try to stop someone from making the same dumb mistake I did when I was younger.

If you'd like to exchange emails, I'll me more than happy to talk with you further.

@ Silverson
Thanks for the suggestion!
Im going to see a special doctor this thursday. Maybe he can help.
Ive heard a lot about people having nasty sideeffects with propecia.
But mainly with there libido. Im not worried about my libido, couse i have more
than enough of that. Fully loaded

@ AntiHairTransplanter
Thank you for sharing youre story!
Man, that is bad!
You cant shave it and cant grow it? So the only soloution is whearing
a hat, i guess. You pay a sh.. load a money and wont get the result you want. That is bullshit! Sorry to hear about your experience with transplants, dude.


I am not going to attempt a transplantation. All in all...losing hair
runs in my genes and i am not a shamed of my genes.
It might just be a phase, wich i have to go through. My dad looks good with no hair. He is really a good looking older man. Im going in the same direction.
Just a shame my hair is going so soon.

And now to the women.
Im lucky because i have a very good beard groth. Unlike my hair it grows
full and thick and it ads a good touch to my face. I look really manly.
Little hair on the head and a lot in the face and on my chest.
With women i never had a big problem. Specialy with women that are older than me. Some women like this manly look.
There will allways be a woman for every man.
To everybody out there: DONT LET YOUR HAIR F... YOU UP!!!!
Find something to do and be good at this. That will bring back your energy.
I myself play guitar and drums. And i train my body two times a week.
That really helps me.
I must admit, that my confidence is not shattered. Its just this second i walk by a window and see my hair flying. it feels like a wig blowing up and this kinda hurts.

Thanks for the support!!

they hair in the front blowing around from being so thin really got to me aswell

Anti hairtransplanter

I have a question for you. I am 31 and I am really really wanting to get a hair transplant...My confidence level has gone wayyy down! I isolate myself,i stay away from swimming and wind..How long should you actually wait before getting the transplant?? I mean how bad do you let it get?

Before you do anything you should consider seeing a doctor about getting on Propecia. If you still do well with the ladies and you think you can get away without doing anything, then you’re doing better then most of us. Sometimes acceptance is the best remedy.

Well the thing is I have been on propecia for 3 years and in the last 3 years its gotten so much worse..This year i went to 2 dermatologists and 2 plastic surgeons [Dr. Thomas Chu (Memphis,TN) and Dr.
Connie Heirs (Jonesboro,Ar)] in May of this year and they would not
perform the surgery. On the otherhand, I had just seen a senior
consultant from Bosley in Memphis,Tn and he said that a Dr in Atlanta
can perform the surgery. Also I think Dr. Alan Bauman is impressive. Want are some of ya'll thoughts?
ps. as for the ladies just last month I dressed up nice and got hit on by 4 women :-) but I had to fix my hair where the thinning wouldn't show :-( ,If they knew that they wouldn't be interested!

Hey all again,

thx for the reply`s.

Just came back from my doctor. She said i should definitly
use finasterid. That is propecia manufactured by a german
Company. Its cheaper than propecia and apparently has a greater
effect on the hair. Most of her patients have even regrown hair in
the temple area. Its around 90 EUROs for 120 tapletts. Thats round about 4 months. I think i might give it a shot.

Also a friend of mine introduced me to toppik. I dont really like hidding
my genes but it has an amazing effect. You put it on and all the problems
are gone. It washes away though. So you cant swim with it.

What do you guys think about Propecia/finasterid and stuff like Toppik?

I'm on finasteride (exactly the same as propecia)... to early to tell. cost is around ~$20 per month. My doctor stressed that while some people do regrow on it, that is not and should not be our goal. Our goal is to arrest further loss. If we get some regrowth, then thats just icing on top.

FYI, regrowth is usually on the crown and the temples/hairline do not respond as well.

Drady1on1,
Yes I believe finasteride is the generic form of propecia. I'm a little confused on how the doctor said it could be better than propecia. As for the toppik just curiously is that a spray?
Just my opinion is Im really cosidering a transplant. I'm just unsure of who to go to. I know there is finance plans to help with cost.

My goal is to keep my current hair. But that is exactly what she said.
Ill keep posting my results. Just to let everybody know whats happenin.

How long have you been on propecia?

She said finasterid has diffrent ingridients and that the way they make it is diffrent from propecia. She also said it would be better because of the harm to our bodies. Somehow propecia is stronger and more influencial to the body.

I hear a lot of things about sideeffects, pains and success of this medication. But Finasterid is cheaper and for me that is why i will go for this one.

Toppik is a can full of small peaces of artificial hair that sticks to youre hair and gives the impression of a full head of hair. It works like a charm.
I couldnt believe what it did to me. Good stuff.
Although i hate covering up. Its kinda like puttin on make up.

i might show it to you some time.