+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 5 of 5
  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2017
    Posts
    15

    Default I need advice fast

    I have a receding hairline at 19. I'm tempted to take finasteride but I'm not sure whether my case is bad to the extent that I should?

    Also, could it effect my body's development as I'm scared that if I start taking it.. my body could still be changing?

    What should I do? Is it aggressive hair loss for my age? I don't have a family history of balding so I really don't know whether to trust genetics or get finasteride.

    Someone please inform me on what I should do, some help
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_0507.jpg

Size:	62.9 KB
ID:	52083   Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_0508.JPG

Size:	97.6 KB
ID:	52084   Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_0505.JPG

Size:	71.3 KB
ID:	52085   Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_0501.JPG

Size:	71.1 KB
ID:	52086  

  2. #2
    Inactive
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Location
    Southern California
    Posts
    590

    Default

    First off, your hairline looks totally fine to me and you appear to have a full head of hair. I don't know how much or how fast your hairline has changed, but it's normal for your hairline to change and mature as you get older. That doesn't necessarily mean that you're losing your hair. Also, it's completely natural for the base of the hairline to be irregular and not as dense as the rest of the hair.

    Most importantly though, the questions you're asking are really questions for your doctor. Meet with a dermatologist or a hair specialist and get their input regarding the necessity and safety of taking finasteride. Ideally, it's not something you'll ever have to take. As beneficial as it can be, taking no medication is always a better option than taking medication when possible.
    __________________
    I am a patient advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles, CA. My views/opinions are my own and don't necessarily reflect the opinions of Dr. Mohebi and his staff.

  3. #3
    Doctor Representative mattj's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Posts
    1,268

    Default

    If you're familiar with the Norwood scale, I would put you at about a 2. A solid 2 though. You have a thick head of hair and a great hairline. I don't think there's much chance of re-growing anything with Finasteride. I would monitor your hairline at regular intervals and see if you lose any more hair. But don't obsess over it.

  4. #4
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2017
    Posts
    15

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by mattj View Post
    If you're familiar with the Norwood scale, I would put you at about a 2. A solid 2 though. You have a thick head of hair and a great hairline. I don't think there's much chance of re-growing anything with Finasteride. I would monitor your hairline at regular intervals and see if you lose any more hair. But don't obsess over it.
    Firstly thank you for the reply.. Is a Norwood 2 common at my age? It seems unnatural in comparison to many people around me who still seem to be solid Norwood 1's. My hair is still thick and solid but my hairline has been changing for over a year now which is what's driven me to become paranoid. I can see its moving into the shape of a widows peak which is possibly the worst type of receding hairline to have. It gives the illusion of deeper recession and makes hairloss more prominent and pronounced.

    For someone who doesn't have a family history of balding yet is pronounced a Norwood 2 at 19 is telling me I have a long battle ahead with hair loss.

  5. #5
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2017
    Posts
    15

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by pkipling View Post
    First off, your hairline looks totally fine to me and you appear to have a full head of hair. I don't know how much or how fast your hairline has changed, but it's normal for your hairline to change and mature as you get older. That doesn't necessarily mean that you're losing your hair. Also, it's completely natural for the base of the hairline to be irregular and not as dense as the rest of the hair.

    Most importantly though, the questions you're asking are really questions for your doctor. Meet with a dermatologist or a hair specialist and get their input regarding the necessity and safety of taking finasteride. Ideally, it's not something you'll ever have to take. As beneficial as it can be, taking no medication is always a better option than taking medication when possible.
    __________________
    I am a patient advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles, CA. My views/opinions are my own and don't necessarily reflect the opinions of Dr. Mohebi and his staff.
    I only first noticed hair loss around 3 months ago. Though now I look back on old photo's It's been notably changing for over a year. I know finasteride is not something i necessarily need and likely won't need for a while. But taking it as a preventive measure to warn off future hair loss is what I'm considering. Although part of me also wants to have faith/trust in my genetics as I have almost no history of balding in my family. Still, being a Norwood 2 at 19 is giving me the idea that I have a long and troublesome journey ahead with hair loss.

Similar Threads

  1. Im 18 and Balding fast?
    By jamalcrawford11 in forum Men's Hair Loss: Start Your Own Topic
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 02-10-2012, 12:25 PM
  2. going bald at 16 fast
    By shadow king in forum Introduce Yourself & Share Your Story
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 07-18-2011, 10:25 PM
  3. 21 and going bald fast.
    By Rizwan in forum Introduce Yourself & Share Your Story
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 06-30-2011, 04:04 AM
  4. 22 and balding fast.
    By baldee in forum Introduce Yourself & Share Your Story
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 05-06-2011, 05:22 AM
  5. 22 and losing fast
    By Mikey34 in forum Introduce Yourself & Share Your Story
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 03-01-2010, 04:17 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

» IAHRS

hair transplant surgeons

» The Bald Truth

» Recent Threads

1800 graft repair case results by Dr. Lindsey
Yesterday 08:38 AM
Last Post By Dr. Lindsey
Yesterday 08:38 AM
Navigating the German Job Market as a Kenyan Citizen
11-04-2023 06:31 AM
Last Post By Keegan212
Yesterday 03:51 AM
DR HAKAN DOGANAY/ 4500 GRAFTS / Implanter Pen+FUE
03-26-2024 04:15 PM
Last Post By Hakan Doganay, MD
03-26-2024 04:15 PM
The Mane Event for Thursday, June 15th, 2023
06-15-2023 02:59 PM
Last Post By gisecit34
03-26-2024 08:05 AM
Sun Exposure after Hair Transplant
02-26-2009 02:36 PM
Last Post By gisecit34
03-25-2024 08:24 PM