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  • James98
    Junior Member
    • Nov 2015
    • 12

    16 years and balding at a rapid pace

    Hi. I will start with the my story right away. So it all began when I was like 11 years old and my brother used to make fun of me that soon I will turn bald just like my dad. I used to laugh it off thinking he is just making fun. But what he said that day was fully and I didn't believe it. Fast forward 2 years, the hair lining started to thin, I didn't take any notice still. When I used to take a bath, I used to find hairs sticking to the soap, like 10-15 each day. When I used to study, they would fall and rest on the book I am reading. Same goes for all the activities I did.. fast forward another 2 years, now it came to my notice, I still remember, one day when I was leaving for school and was combing my hair, I noticed shortage of hair which I just applied some oil and combed so that it won't be visible and set off. Now another year after that, I have LOST alot of hair! I do mean a lot. The left and right side have considerably gotten in, and the middle one as well.

    My father is also bald. He says he used to have loss exactly like me. But I don't really believe that, I think mine is more severe. But the same doesn't goes for my brother, he has full hair, like any other kid.

    I thought of that if I somehow managed to get it saved up till marriage I will be alright. But that doesn't seems so. The pace is fast enough.. I have noticed each n' every guy's hair in my school of my age group, NONE of them suffer from hair loss.. noone except me. If some may say "You are balding cuz your dad is bald" then my reply to that is, why the friends of my age group, that have their father bald, aren't suffering from this?

    I belong to a small town. My dad said you might be suffering from hair loss because perhaps you went to the barber and his scissors might have cut someone's hair who was suffering from hair loss or an infection and you might have got that particular infection to which I don't really believe. My brother's hair didn't go. Neither those who live in the same locality.

    I feel so sad. With each passing day, hair falls off and off and off and off .... and whenever I see a hair, I ask myself "Will this even ever stop"? While on facebook I saw a post on facebook that, boiling Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaves and mixing them with coconut oil will reduce balding. I have been applying for 2 months but doesn't seems to work. Whenever I take a bath, and run a soap over my head, 10-12 hairs also stick to it. Same goes when I use a towel.

    I even thought of suiciding. I don't know, I am too afraid. Is there any possible way for me to fix it? Why did God choose me for such a miserable life.

    How it looks: http://i.imgur.com/8MBcYIl.png
    (Roughly. I drew this via paint. I think it is even worse that that. I am too shy to post a pic of myself)
  • BaldingEagle
    Senior Member
    • Oct 2015
    • 377

    #2
    Firstly, you can't become "infected" by someone with hairloss. Literally one of the most ignorant things I've ever heard in my life.

    You need to post an actual picture. Just use MS paint to cover your face.

    See a Dermatologist if possible or at least a medical doctor.

    At your age I would suggest using Minoxidil foam twice daily and Nizoral shampoo twice weekly. (See a doctor before starting)

    Once you're a bit older you'll have finasteride (18+) and possibly new treatments available.

    Don't think about suicide man, you're so young and there will be even better solutions to hairloss for your generation.

    Focus on school.

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    • Artista
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2010
      • 2105

      #3
      ILL RESPOND later today,,this evening. !! No worries James!!

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      • jamesst11
        Senior Member
        • Jun 2014
        • 1110

        #4
        Originally posted by James98
        Hi. I will start with the my story right away. So it all began when I was like 11 years old and my brother used to make fun of me that soon I will turn bald just like my dad. I used to laugh it off thinking he is just making fun. But what he said that day was fully and I didn't believe it. Fast forward 2 years, the hair lining started to thin, I didn't take any notice still. When I used to take a bath, I used to find hairs sticking to the soap, like 10-15 each day. When I used to study, they would fall and rest on the book I am reading. Same goes for all the activities I did.. fast forward another 2 years, now it came to my notice, I still remember, one day when I was leaving for school and was combing my hair, I noticed shortage of hair which I just applied some oil and combed so that it won't be visible and set off. Now another year after that, I have LOST alot of hair! I do mean a lot. The left and right side have considerably gotten in, and the middle one as well.

        My father is also bald. He says he used to have loss exactly like me. But I don't really believe that, I think mine is more severe. But the same doesn't goes for my brother, he has full hair, like any other kid.

        I thought of that if I somehow managed to get it saved up till marriage I will be alright. But that doesn't seems so. The pace is fast enough.. I have noticed each n' every guy's hair in my school of my age group, NONE of them suffer from hair loss.. noone except me. If some may say "You are balding cuz your dad is bald" then my reply to that is, why the friends of my age group, that have their father bald, aren't suffering from this?

        I belong to a small town. My dad said you might be suffering from hair loss because perhaps you went to the barber and his scissors might have cut someone's hair who was suffering from hair loss or an infection and you might have got that particular infection to which I don't really believe. My brother's hair didn't go. Neither those who live in the same locality.

        I feel so sad. With each passing day, hair falls off and off and off and off .... and whenever I see a hair, I ask myself "Will this even ever stop"? While on facebook I saw a post on facebook that, boiling Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaves and mixing them with coconut oil will reduce balding. I have been applying for 2 months but doesn't seems to work. Whenever I take a bath, and run a soap over my head, 10-12 hairs also stick to it. Same goes when I use a towel.

        I even thought of suiciding. I don't know, I am too afraid. Is there any possible way for me to fix it? Why did God choose me for such a miserable life.

        How it looks: http://i.imgur.com/8MBcYIl.png
        (Roughly. I drew this via paint. I think it is even worse that that. I am too shy to post a pic of myself)
        What is that picture you posted? You cannot be "infected" by hair loss. It is not some kind of virus or parasite. You need to post an actual pic, just blur out your face. Everything will be o.k., relax. There is always a solution. Perhaps finasteride and minoxidil will work well for you.

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        • ravegrover
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2011
          • 262

          #5
          James I am afraid it's best to accept what you can not change. Don't think you've been singled out for terrible things. Instead, consider that life is just a series of random events - be gentle on yourself.

          Hair loss is not the end of life. You will do just fine.

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          • Artista
            Senior Member
            • Apr 2010
            • 2105

            #6
            Hello James98 and I apologize for my delay in responding here.
            (Ive lots of work to do/very busy)

            First off, It would really help if you would post recent photos of your scalp, front and back.
            Of course you need NOT include your face in the photos,,just the hair images.

            Secondly, Do not ALLOW stress to take over your existence regardless of what the issues are.
            Stress WILL cause problems with your hair AND your overall health.

            Being that you are only 16 years old, you need consider and to realize that you do not as yet have true foresight, the ability to predict the consequences of your actions.

            Im not trying to insult or attack you James98. I am trying to help and advise you to stay positive and to live a very good life.
            You have been given decent responses by the other members here.
            Your words-
            "I even thought of suiciding. I don't know, I am too afraid. Is there any possible way for me to fix it? Why did God choose me for such a miserable life"

            Your over-emotions are taking over your life in a very negative way James' !!
            I am sure that if your DO have serious hairloss it CAN BE treated!!
            But you might not have serious hair loss.....
            Im concerned about you bro!
            Please respond and if you could , post the photos that I asked.
            You will NOT be criticized.
            Cheers bro!!

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            • James98
              Junior Member
              • Nov 2015
              • 12

              #7
              Focusing on school would be something I'd love to do myself, but it will soon become a living hell as soon as I lose more hair and it becomes more clear... I observed carefully EACH AND every guy's hair of my age group and guess what? No one of them. NO ONE OF THEM. Except me. Why?

              I don't really know what to conclude, some say it is possible but some don't. Here are some photos:





              Pls don't make fun of me, I am ugly, I know..

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              • BaldingEagle
                Senior Member
                • Oct 2015
                • 377

                #8
                Dude... You have tons of hair left. Once you hit your 20s your hair would be considered very normal.

                Go see a dermatologist asap. Get on minoxidil foam twice a day and nizoral shampoo. Once you hit 18 get on finasteride. These two things stop any further loss in about 86% of men when used together.

                You caught this early, you have lots of hope.

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                • Artista
                  Senior Member
                  • Apr 2010
                  • 2105

                  #9
                  Hello James98!!

                  BaldingEagle gave you GOOD advice!
                  I also AGREE with Balding' in saying that 'You have tons of hair left' !
                  Thats true...
                  Thanks for posting these photos of your hairline.
                  James' when you said- "Pls don't make fun of me, I am ugly, I know.."

                  No one is going to make fun of you bro.
                  Also, do not consider yourself 'ugly'.
                  I bet that you are NOT ugly.

                  Acceptance is so very IMPORTANT regardless as to whatever it is~
                  especially for guys and girls as young as you are right now!

                  James' I PROMISE you that when you get to into your mid-20s you will look back on your feelings and your over-emotions of today and realize that it was an unnecessary thing to do to yourself.
                  When you read this, being that you are 16 years old, you might not agree or understand, but hopefully you will.
                  You must not ALLOW assumptions to takeover your feelings.
                  Others around you may not really see any differences to your hair.
                  Step-back from any worries. (worry and stress WILL hurt you)
                  As BaldingEagle has suggested to you , begin using 'minoxidil foam twice a day and nizoral shampoo'.

                  I also suggest that you begin taking the multivitamin Biotin.
                  Biotin has been PROVEN for decades to HELP improve peoples hair.

                  Cheers bro.

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                  • Artista
                    Senior Member
                    • Apr 2010
                    • 2105

                    #10
                    Hello James98!!

                    BaldingEagle gave you GOOD advice!
                    I also AGREE with Balding' in saying that 'You have tons of hair left' !
                    Thats true...
                    Thanks for posting these photos of your hairline.
                    James' when you said- "Pls don't make fun of me, I am ugly, I know.."

                    No one is going to make fun of you bro.
                    Also, do not consider yourself 'ugly'.
                    I bet that you are NOT ugly.

                    Acceptance is so very IMPORTANT regardless as to whatever it is~
                    especially for guys and girls as young as you are right now!

                    James' I PROMISE you that when you get to into your mid-20s you will look back on your feelings and your over-emotions of today and realize that it was an unnecessary thing to do to yourself.
                    When you read this, being that you are 16 years old, you might not agree or understand, but hopefully you will.
                    You must not ALLOW assumptions to takeover your feelings.
                    Others around you may not really see any differences to your hair.
                    Step-back from any worries. (worry and stress WILL hurt you)
                    As BaldingEagle has suggested to you , begin using 'minoxidil foam twice a day and nizoral shampoo'.

                    I also suggest that you begin taking the multivitamin Biotin.
                    Biotin has been PROVEN for decades to HELP improve peoples hair.

                    Cheers bro.

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                    • Artista
                      Senior Member
                      • Apr 2010
                      • 2105

                      #11
                      James98

                      It would be very GOOD to hear back from you.
                      Especially after you had read and possibly considered the good advice given to you.

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                      • Aligem
                        Junior Member
                        • Nov 2015
                        • 6

                        #12
                        Dear
                        You will need hair transplant to get back your confidence and believe me it affect your life in negative way if you like your appearance as some men do not. I lost my hair and then I did transplant and now feel better and back on track. I do not know in which age it is good to do it but you need to consult with Doctor, who has reputation and the number of patient and also the process and his knowledge tells you that it is the right person to do my hair transplant. check out your local Doctors and be careful do not trust even to pictures and videos , if you travel to another countries before than gain repetition of the country Doctors and see what is the number of patients goes there also which Doctors have good feed-backs, for example Israel has very good eye surgeons. Good luck

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                        • James98
                          Junior Member
                          • Nov 2015
                          • 12

                          #13
                          Artista and BaldingEagle,
                          I don't know what to say to you guys. You guys are like family to me. Thank you brothers!! Thank you for your advice. Hair loss is something someone might deal with mentally but whenever you go out and if other people find out (which they will) you will be made fun of. In my school/locality/everywhere else no one else has hair loss at my age.. no one to stand with me, me and me only....

                          I can consider buying minoxidil foam and nizoral shampoo, but only if they are available online since I already mentioned that I belong to a small town. Also, I don't really think there is any dermatologist in my town, is it ok if I start using them right away?
                          My father earns like $1000 per month, so buying expensive things is not really a choice for me.. but I can still spend a few it is assures me.. I don't really think there is any dermatologist and if I don't visit, I might saw a few...
                          so do you guys have any link for: minoxidil foam, nizoral shampoo and biotin? Where cna i find them online?? And is it okay if do not go to a doctor?

                          Aligem: Man, I respect your opinion but I am not financially strong. I've barely been out of my town. Leaving the country for a hair transplant is out of my hand, and yes it does bring confidence, I concur, but not a choice for me to go to another country. My dad earns like $1000 as I said before...

                          cheers guys, sorry for the late reply i was not getting a chance to write..

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                          • Hairmore
                            Member
                            • Oct 2015
                            • 80

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Aligem
                            Dear
                            You will need hair transplant to get back your confidence and believe me it affect your life in negative way if you like your appearance as some men do not. I lost my hair and then I did transplant and now feel better and back on track. I do not know in which age it is good to do it but you need to consult with Doctor, who has reputation and the number of patient and also the process and his knowledge tells you that it is the right person to do my hair transplant. check out your local Doctors and be careful do not trust even to pictures and videos , if you travel to another countries before than gain repetition of the country Doctors and see what is the number of patients goes there also which Doctors have good feed-backs, for example Israel has very good eye surgeons. Good luck
                            Wow that was some really bad advice for a teenager who just started to struggle with his hair loss.

                            James, I would still recommend to go to a doctor (dermatologist if possible) so that he can take a closer look at the causes. Minoxidil and Biotin could be taken without consulting with your doctor first. Nizoral shampoo is rather something for those who really suffer from male pattern baldness. In your case it is not so clear to me if you suffer from male pattern baldness so better to check that up with your doctor.

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                            • James98
                              Junior Member
                              • Nov 2015
                              • 12

                              #15
                              Artista, Balding Eagle? What you guys think please..

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