Should I get on fin? [pics]

[captainmoon]

I posted my pics once before, but I took some newer ones just today which I think show the extent of my hair loss a bit better. Yes, I may be in the very early stages of hair loss, but I would rather attack it early than wait until I lose more.

My hairline is concerning me more than anything. Notice how thin it is, and how uneven the hairline is (as well as the slight recession at my right temple)? It was NOT like this 6 months ago.

Let me know what you guys think. I'm thinking of going on finasteride if this worsens. I'm really willing to take the plunge despite the risk of sides. My hair is honestly one of my better features and I don't know what I would do if I lost it (as terribly vain as that sounds).

[StressedToTheBald]

I don't think you need anything, let alone finasteride.
You're not even Norwood 1. Don't know how to say this, but you are not bald. Theres so many of us with barely anything in the front or in the back, you have plenty of hair, be happy, even thrilled with what you have, the rest of us - we can only dream of a full set of hair.

[clandestine]

You're suffering from a cognitive distortion, man. All I can do is reiterate what StressedToTheBald has already said. This is the hair loss equivalent of someone who is bulimic. I almost want to say you're a terrible person for signing onto a hair loss forum and flaunting your luscious locks.

[captainmoon]

While I understand how it may seem ridiculous for me to suggest that I'm losing my hair, the amount of hair I have on my head today as opposed to a year ago is different. A year ago I had more hair at the hairline; today the hairline has thinned out and I can even see through to my scalp if I'm looking in a mirror in a well-lit room.

I'm not suggesting that I'm bald or even going bald anytime soon, but I have lost hair and a lot of the hairs at my hairline are miniaturized.

I also use lots of hair products to make my hair appear more voluminous (I blow-dry, use mousse, hairspray, etc.) so the hair in my pics may be a bit deceptive. My hair is naturally very fine.

If fin is not an option for me at this point, then what is? I understand that most other options don't help hair at the hairline.

[chrisis]

You could get tested for genetic susceptibility but I agree with the others, your hairline looks awesome and will only attract jealousy

[ryan555]

How old are you? Perhaps you are developing a mature hairline. Most men lose their childhood hairline and recede a bit but this does not mean you are balding. If you're really concerned about it, go to a hair restoration doctor and let them look for miniaturization behind your mature hairline point to see if anything is actually going on. At least you'll know for sure.

[Tracy C]

Let me know what you guys think.

Honestly, all I see in the photos you have provided is a natural and normal mature male hairline. The male hair line is not like the female hair line or the adolescent hair line. This is normal and is one of the traits that differ between males and females.

However, if this continues to bother you, you need to see a doctor who specializes in treating hair loss. Such a doctor can help steer in the right direction. Here is a link to help you find one.

http://www.iahrs.org/hair-transplant/

[Kirby_]

I agree with the general consensus that you have a mature, or maturing, hairline.

Keep vigilant for any changes that indicate you might be progressing to actual full-on MPB, but otherwise, I think you're completely fine.

[captainmoon]

How old are you? Perhaps you are developing a mature hairline.

I'm 23.

I'm a little confused as to how you can tell if some recession is a "mature hairline" as opposed to the beginning stage of MPB. When you develop a mature hairline, does it normally stop there? How can I tell if this is just a mature hairline or if it will progress further?

[Maradona]

I'm 23.

I'm a little confused as to how you can tell if some recession is a "mature hairline" as opposed to the beginning stage of MPB. When you develop a mature hairline, does it normally stop there? How can I tell if this is just a mature hairline or if it will progress further?

mature hairline bro, use this as a warning that life could get tough and go out live your life for all of us sufferers here. Appreciate your hair more, etc.

Do it for us...go out there and get laid so that you can forget about hair loss.

Propecia won't help you keep your hairline either...if youre losing your hair all the products out there are to make it a norwood 2/3 at most. It's rare for somebody to keep their norwood 1 hairline with propecia.

You have all these future treatments coming out later bro.

[Tracy C]

When you develop a mature hairline, does it normally stop there?

Sometimes it stops there and stays that way for many years.

How can I tell if this is just a mature hairline or if it will progress further?

Looking to your male relatives on both sides of your family is the closest thing to a crystal ball you are going to get. Keep a casual eye on it, especially your vertex. If you see it getting a little thin up top, have a talk with a doctor.

[NotBelievingIt]

You've got way to much hair on your head.

If you really are thinning out like you describe, its going to destroy your self-image if you try to keep it like that.

[StressedToTheBald]

You have all these future treatments coming out later bro.

Theres lots of talk and hope regarding these upcoming treatments. If at least one of them replaces the existing lack of treatments, it would be like a miracle, end to our bald suffering.. but we do need somewhat of a miracle to cure our baldness.

[Tracy C]

I understand that most other options don't help hair at the hairline.

There is a very good (and natural) reason for this. Is is a normal male trait. I do not believe there is anything a male can do to prevent a mature male hair line. But I am not a doctor so what do I know?

If fin is not an option for me at this point, then what is?

I do not believe you need to be on Finasteride but you would need to talk about that with your doctor. I also do not believe you would see appreciable benefit from Min0xidil - but again, you can talk to your doctor about that. You may benefit from using Nizoral or Nizoral A-D shampoo in place of your regular shampoo once per week. You may also benefit from using a laser comb.

[Tracy C]

It's rare for somebody to keep their norwood 1 hairline with propecia.

It is rare for a male to keep a NW1 hair line.