Will I Look Good Shaved?

[Kfondrie]

I want to thank all of you for your replies. All the info I have received has greatly lessened my worries. If what all of you say is true, it seems that if I am proactive I may be able to keep my hair for a little while. I know that my thinning hair isn't really noticeable to others, but it still is very bothersome, especially recently. This coming Thursday I am going to be receiving upper and lower jaw surgery to correct my bite. So, with both of these things coming into play around the same time my nerves have just been shot. Again, thank you everyone for being kind enough to offer your advice as well as reassuring me that my receding hair line is not that noticeable.

I am going to look into finasteride, but if someone else could look into this HH-550 supplement I would greatly appreciate it! My mom actually bought it for me a week or two back after doing some research. After doing my own research though, it seems as though it is a very new supplement and there isn't much on it yet.

@mikeg, I think you actually might be on to something with the whole Body Dysmorphia diagnosis. I have a really hard time looking in the mirror, because I notice EVERY single imperfection on my body. I am also extremely OCD, (if I make an A- in a class I freak out) I have the constant need for perfection, which as you can imagine, makes my life a living hell.

P.S.- Any more comments will always be appreciated.

[thinkingaboutit]

You seem to still have a good head of hair left. And based on the picture, there seems to be plenty of time to do something about. You also are very young. I would go and see a hair specialist. I am not an expert, but I would probably start with Regaine, and maybe even Fin. I always tell people to think twice before using Fin because I have seen the negative consequences. I may seem biased, but I can only tell you my experience.

I haven't read what others have advised. But I would try and get some independent advice. Someone who is not just after your money. I started losing my hair around 17. The process started at 17, and by 28 ish I was completely bald (NW6) and it had a huge consequence on my teen years and early twenties. So I kind of understand how you feel.

One last thing. I used to shave my head daily with a razor blade. I did for about 7 or so years. I was lucky, I had the head for it, and I looked young. Without getting into a long story, after many years of shaving my head, I decided to get FUE done at a very late age of about 37ish. It was one of the best decisions I made. I now have a choice. Although, I look a lot older now with hair, I at least have a choice. I now feel like shaving my head again

Good luck.

[David7]

Dude we humans we are not perfect stop worrying .

[akai]

I would get on finasteride until something better becomes available. I'd also use Nizoral shampoo 2 to 3 times per week (1% is available over the counter). Leave it in for 5 minutes or the duration of your shower.

Everyone that has had success on finasteride wishes they would have taken it sooner. Slowing down or stopping hair loss is much easier than regrowth.

You can also try minoxodil, although I've never used it and it seems like way too much of a commitment for the potential results.

There isn't really anything else outside of a hair transplant that works.

The HH-550 supplement you mentioned:



It's just some B-vitamins, Biotin, Saw Palmetto (supposed to lower DHT), and few other things. Unless you have a deficiency these supplements really won't do a whole lot. Spend that $30 on something else.

You can put more effort into your scalp/hair care as well"

-Shampoo without sodium lauryl sulfate
-Quality conditioner
-Deep conditioning treatment every once and a while (coconut oil, etc.)
-Hair vitamin complex (If you wish. I would just take a multi, fish oil, and follow a healthy diet)

Also, from my ancedotal experience I've never had sides from finasteride, nor have I met anyone in real life who takes it that has had sides.

Duke University 7-year longitudinal study on finasteride:

http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/content/99/13/1025.full

We assessed sexual dysfunction in 17313 PCPT participants during a 7-year period. A battery of questionnaires assessed sexual dysfunction (Sexual Activity Scale score); age; race; SF-36 Mental Health Inventory-5, Physical Function, and Vitality scores; body mass index; smoking status; and the presence of diabetes and hypertension.

Conclusions: The effect of finasteride on sexual functioning is minimal for most men and should not impact the decision to prescribe or take finasteride.

[Notcoolanymore]

Duke University 7-year longitudinal study on finasteride:

http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/content/99/13/1025.full

We assessed sexual dysfunction in 17313 PCPT participants during a 7-year period. A battery of questionnaires assessed sexual dysfunction (Sexual Activity Scale score); age; race; SF-36 Mental Health Inventory-5, Physical Function, and Vitality scores; body mass index; smoking status; and the presence of diabetes and hypertension.

Conclusions: The effect of finasteride on sexual functioning is minimal for most men and should not impact the decision to prescribe or take finasteride.

Most guys don't want to believe studies from any university. They would rather listen/believe the stories told by random dudes on the internet that never even tried the drug.

[Kfondrie]

I would get on finasteride until something better becomes available. I'd also use Nizoral shampoo 2 to 3 times per week (1% is available over the counter). Leave it in for 5 minutes or the duration of your shower.

Everyone that has had success on finasteride wishes they would have taken it sooner. Slowing down or stopping hair loss is much easier than regrowth.

You can also try minoxodil, although I've never used it and it seems like way too much of a commitment for the potential results.

There isn't really anything else outside of a hair transplant that works.

The HH-550 supplement you mentioned:



It's just some B-vitamins, Biotin, Saw Palmetto (supposed to lower DHT), and few other things. Unless you have a deficiency these supplements really won't do a whole lot. Spend that $30 on something else.

You can put more effort into your scalp/hair care as well"

-Shampoo without sodium lauryl sulfate
-Quality conditioner
-Deep conditioning treatment every once and a while (coconut oil, etc.)
-Hair vitamin complex (If you wish. I would just take a multi, fish oil, and follow a healthy diet)

Also, from my ancedotal experience I've never had sides from finasteride, nor have I met anyone in real life who takes it that has had sides.

Duke University 7-year longitudinal study on finasteride:

http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/content/99/13/1025.full

We assessed sexual dysfunction in 17313 PCPT participants during a 7-year period. A battery of questionnaires assessed sexual dysfunction (Sexual Activity Scale score); age; race; SF-36 Mental Health Inventory-5, Physical Function, and Vitality scores; body mass index; smoking status; and the presence of diabetes and hypertension.

Conclusions: The effect of finasteride on sexual functioning is minimal for most men and should not impact the decision to prescribe or take finasteride.

Thank you for all of the great information. I actually have a few more questions regarding Finasteride, for you or anyone else who would like to comment.

First off, I have heard people not only saying it stops/slows hair loss dramatically, but can even result in hair restoration (especially at a young age) is this true? Is it likely for my hair to get back to its normal thickness? Or should I just expect it to slow my loss?

Secondly, people say the effects of Finasteride last only as long as you are taking it. So, say I start taking it now, but 5 years down the line I stop (lets say I still have the EXACT same hair line as now) will I revert to what I WAS or will I revert to what I WOULD have been if I hadn't ever started on the medication?

Hopefully these questions make sense and someone can provide me with some answers. Thank you!

[Kfondrie]

Oh and one more thing. After viewing my pictures I posted, should Finasteride be enough? Or should I use Minoxidil as well?

[jason1001]

Just be careful with fin it could save your crown but ruin your hairline depending on how your body reacts.

[Rawman]

u look awesome shaved go for it. Because u have good head shape and texture which suits the shaved head

[DJSomeday]

Idk if you will look good or not, but your hair is cool I would try to keep it.

I'll try to be short.

If you want use finasteride but be wary of side effects that happen to a percentage of users. (How small or big noone can really say) Some side effects might continue after discontinuation.

Minoxidil 2x a day 1 the morning and 1 at night can be a godsend if you're constant and make sure to do it every day. If you stop using it you lose all you gained/mantained and your hair goes back slowly to where you would be if you had never started. Careful with that. If you have money issues consider Kirkland, it's cheap and good. Personally I preffer Lipogaine.

Consider shampooing with a shampoo with ketoconazole every other day or every 3 days. I use Regenpure Dr. but Nizoral is also good. Just check that it has that ingredient. Leave it on for 5 minutes as you shower then rinse off.

Best of luck!!