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Barber/Doctor say no balding, but all I see are thin spots
Hi guys,
I've been struggling with hair loss since I was 19 years old (24 now), and it's become a horrible obsession. Some days I literally cannot leave the house, because I feel so depressed. A recent death in my family certainly hasn't helped this scenario.
So basically, I've always been told I have no thinning or balding, despite the fact I'm terrified to look in a mirror every morning. I've been on Fin since I was 19, and I went to my doctor to ask about rogaine foam. He told me I was seeing something that wasn't there, and that I didn't need any help for my hair, it was fine.
I went to the barber, who said the same thing. He says I have fine hair, which can look very bad in direct light or if you use too heavy of a styling product. I thanked him, went home, tried to style my hair again, and was depressed pretty quickly. Why do I see something that no one else can? It's awful, because I leave the house feeling like everyone can see my balding, but then every time I seek out help or advice, I'm told it's all in my head. To be honest, it feels like I'm going crazy. I've attached photos of what I believe are my problem spots. It's at the point now where I get my hair cut every two weeks because I'm terrified of what it will look like when it's grown out.
Can somebody please, please give me some advice? I've asked on other forums, and respondents have actually gotten quite angry with me.
I've always had a slightly mature hairline, but it looks to be receding more to me. The photos were taken in front of a window on a sunny day, and I have hairspray in my hair.
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Any advice, responses would be greatly appreciated guys.
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It doesn't appear you are balding AT ALL... In fact you have VERY thick hair. I would pay 30k right now for that hair. I promise you it is ALL IN YOUR HEAD... Do you have any family history of MPB? Go live your life and have fun man.
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Originally Posted by jamesst11
It doesn't appear you are balding AT ALL... In fact you have VERY thick hair. I would pay 30k right now for that hair. I promise you it is ALL IN YOUR HEAD... Do you have any family history of MPB? Go live your life and have fun man.
Thanks for your reply. I guess perhaps I should be talking to my doc about dysmorphia?
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Originally Posted by 24goingon80
I guess perhaps I should be talking to my doc about dysmorphia?
Yup
Nothing wrong with your hair at all
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What bald spots do you see? Your hair is of great density and the hairline is perfect.
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Originally Posted by Johny41
What bald spots do you see? Your hair is of great density and the hairline is perfect.
Thanks for responding.
The issue I have isn't so much with my hairline, I have som slight recession at my temples (been like that since I was a teenager). The issue I see is general 'thin spots' on the hairline and other places when I look at my hair in bright light, direct light like my bathroom mirror or outdoor light. I have no clue what other people are seeing on my head when I leave the house each morning
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