am i balding from the crown?

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Hello everyone!

I am currently 31 years old and was wondering if I am balding from the crown?

I have always had the big cow lick and thin area on the top of my head as seen from the photo and I have been made fun of it since probably high school. I never thought of much of as I was told you that you only start balding from the front. I was naive.

It doesnt look like my cow lick or top of my head is any different than 10 yrs ago, but I may just be in denial. My gf of 11 years doesnt think it has changed much either.

I dont have any history of family baldness on either side of my family.

I am just freaking out because one of my professors is adamant that I am balding. I have also noticed that I lose anywhere from 10-30 hair in the shower. I never noticed it before so I am not sure if its normal.

I have made an appointment with a physician to see what he has to say.

Any input would greatly be appreciated!