I'm 19 and losing hair

[Chief Ohio]

Im 19 and i already have a receded hairline just like my dad did at my age but recently ive had a burning sensation on the back of my head, do you think this is the beggining of the end for me? Is this the start of a bald spot?

http://i.imgur.com/vaOuy.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/DO1VB.jpg

Both pictures were taken under natural light

[ChrisM]

It is hard to say because we don't see your hairline in the photos however your crown looks fairly normal. What you describe is the inflammation burning sensation that describes the onset of MPB and hair loss but these pictures indicate otherwise. I would suggest going to a dermatologist that specializes in the scalp and get his or her assessment of your condition.. if they determine MPB they might recommend Minoxidil in the beginning...

[Chief Ohio]

I actual went to see a derm during the summer after I noticed my hairline and he reluctantly prescribed me a three month supply of propecia, but after reading about some of the possible side effects I decided to wait.
Heres sone pictures of my hairline:

http://i.imgur.com/gJTS2.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/t7wdt.jpg

[drybone]

Hey dude.

You are very fortunate to catch this in its infantile stages. I think you have the earliest stages of slight receding at the temples. You are like a NW 1 .

I would get medication to fight to keep what you have.

[ChrisM]

Yes you have a widow's peak you are at the very beginning stages of MPB.. if your doctor has already prescribed Finasteride to you then you are already fighting the battle to retain your hair and to reverse any losses possibly that you have sustained.

[Tracy C]

...do you think this is the beggining of the end for me? Is this the start of a bald spot?

Your hair line is nothing more than the natural and normal adult mature male hair line. Your vertex does look like it is thinning however. Your doctor prescribed the best and most effective FDA approved medication for you. You can also use Rogaine foam to try to thicken up the vertex. These two medications work very well when used together.

It would be a very good idea to replace your current shampoo and conditioner with sulfate free shampoo and conditioner - or a sulfate free 2-in-1 if you have not already done so. It is also a good idea to wash your hair with Nizoral A-D shampoo once a week in place of your regular shampoo.

It will take a full year before you will know if your regimen is working to arrest or reverse the thinning in your vertex. So be patient and try your best not to worry about it while you are treating it.

[dex89]

I'm sorry but that is not a mature hairline, it seems like his hairline is thinning. That's a norwood 2, if it was a NW 1 then I'm NW0 which I'm not. I would go see a dermatologist that knows his or her shit on hair loss and get on proscar to maintain your current hair. Your dermatologist or any hair loss professional will advice you which medication you should take and the side effects that you might be effected by when using these products.

[Tracy C]

I'm sorry but that is not a mature hairline...

Yes it is - and that is very likely what the doctor(s) is going to tell him.

[ThinningB420]

Like dex said, that is not a mature hair line. His hairline recedes upwards slightly in the temple area. It's one thing to loose the hair in the temples; it's another when it starts to raise your hair line like the OP. This is the typical look young men get before they start to bald in the front. I would know as I've looked back through pictures of others and myself and it's quite common. You'll also notice he pushes his hair forward in the temple area which makes it look better than the situation really is.

The OP is catching his MPB early and that will be good for him. I'm hesitant to recommend propecia since he is so young and still developing physically, especially his brain. However, if he waits 5 years doing nothing his hair loss will most likely be much more noticeable and his hair will look less ideal even with treatment.

[drybone]

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[Chief Ohio]

I realize I'm a receding nw 2 (at least on one side) most of the men on both sides of the family are receded nw2/nw3 . However what i'm most worried about is if my vertex is thinning and if it is, am i too young to start propecia?

[drybone]

go to your doctor. You are young but maybe the doctor will give you the green light. Pick a good dermatologist and make an appointment.

[sausage]

I say this to everyone who is unsure about their hairloss.

You will definately know if you are losing your hair.

When you wash it......rub ur hand thoroughly through your hair then look at your hand and see how many hairs there are. If lots = balding.

Also try plucking your hair out, if there is no to little pain.....then your probably balding.

[re22]

Like dex said, that is not a mature hair line. His hairline recedes upwards slightly in the temple area. It's one thing to loose the hair in the temples; it's another when it starts to raise your hair line like the OP. This is the typical look young men get before they start to bald in the front. I would know as I've looked back through pictures of others and myself and it's quite common. You'll also notice he pushes his hair forward in the temple area which makes it look better than the situation really is.

The OP is catching his MPB early and that will be good for him. I'm hesitant to recommend propecia since he is so young and still developing physically, especially his brain. However, if he waits 5 years doing nothing his hair loss will most likely be much more noticeable and his hair will look less ideal even with treatment.

What are you talking about, there isn't just one uniform 'mature hairline'. You can't tell from those hairline photos alone if he will have additional hair loss.

[ThinningB420]

What are you talking about, there isn't just one uniform 'mature hairline'. You can't tell from those hairline photos alone if he will have additional hair loss.

Yes, mature hairline depends on head shape and can be different from person to person. However, his looks like stereotypical early MPB. You can actually see the hair is thinner in the hairline at the areas that are receding. Would it honestly be better for him to assume he isn't balding and do nothing until his balding become visible to the average person? Or would it be better for him to be cautious and see a professional?

He saw a doctor which reluctantly gave him a prescription. I would see another dermatologist to confirm if he is balding before he takes the finasteride since he is young. There are some people here to freak out about temporal recision that is probably just a mature hairline but based on these pictures MPB is a concern and should be investigated.