18 losing hair. What are my options?

[Tracy C]

you already are lieing!

No. I'm not. You can bark out this nonsense all you want, you still do not know what you are talking about. Now stop wasting forum space.

[Tracy C]

Tracy, if I am experiencing a maturing hairline, will it stop? Or will my hairline creep backwards as I age?

If it is just the adult mature male hair line, it will stop and it may stay that way for the rest of your life. However, if you do develop MPB later down the road, it can start creeping back, depending on your inherited pattern. A dermatologist who specializes in treating hair loss can help you determine if it is just an adult mature male hair line or if it actually is MPB.

The hair line is not a good indicator of MPB. The vertex and mid-anterior are the areas that will tell you if you have MPB. Keep an eye on those areas. Take good quality pictures of your scalp in those areas every six months to make it easier for you to detect MPB if it has started - or if it does start. You can also measure the distance between the center of your brow line and the center of your hair line every six months to help you determine if you are developing the anterior variant of MPB. Do this in addition to taking picture of your scalp.

Also, is it worth buying Nizoral? I've heard it is supposed to work but I've also read about it making some people lose more hair at a faster rate compared to not using it.

Nizoral is a very good medicated shampoo that helps a lot of people. Nizoral is not a stand alone treatment for hereditary MPB, though Nizoral is a good adjunct treatment to support stand alone treatments for MPB. If Nizoral is over used it can cause shedding. Many, if not most, of those stories you are reading are from people who are over using Nizoral. Nizoral 2% should not be used more than once per week. You can use Nizoral 1% up to twice per week if you want to. When used properly, using Nizoral is a good idea.

Finally, my hair is in quite poor condition because of how much blow-drying/straightening/dying I do, to the point I shed quite a lot when I brush. This is all over my head. Does this hair regrow?

Well, you know that mis-treating, over-treating and generally abusing you hair is very bad for your hair. Consider this a wake up call to start treating your hair better. Will the hair you have shed out from mis-treating it grow back? Only time will tell, but you need to start treating your hair better. One thing is for sure, if you don't start treating your hair better, it is not likely to recover from mis-treatment.

[Maradona]

Thanks for the replies so far. The whole "mature hairline" seems to be a touchy subject but I have a question.
Tracy, if I am experiencing a maturing hairline, will it stop? Or will my hairline creep backwards as I age? Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I googled it and couldn't find a definite answer.

Also, is it worth buying Nizoral? I've heard it is supposed to work but I've also read about it making some people lose more hair at a faster rate compared to not using it.

Finally, my hair is in quite poor condition because of how much blow-drying/straightening/dying I do, to the point I shed quite a lot when I brush. This is all over my head. Does this hair regrow?

Easy test. Take a shower shampoo your head throughly in the front or crown and if you are having fine hairs compared to the rest of your hair in your hands. Then MPB has started.

No need for a dermatologist to determine if its MPB or not. He will basically do the exact same thing but with his eyes or a microscope.

[gutted]

No. I'm not. You can bark out this nonsense all you want, you still do not know what you are talking about. Now stop wasting forum space.

just cause a "mature hairline" is experienced by a high number of individuals yet a small amount dont experience this DOES NOT in any shape or form mean it is "natrual" - if it was "natrual", ALL individuals would go through this just like puberty which IS "natrual" and occurs in ALL individuals

[Tracy C]

gutted,

You need to stop this foolish nonsense. You obviously do not understand half as much as you think you do. Lots of things are natural and normal in humans yet don't happen to everyone. That is the way life is. Deal with it.

[Tracy C]

No need for a dermatologist to determine if its MPB or not.

I disagree. He needs someone credible who understands what is going on to explain it to him as well as educate him about his options if he does have a problem brewing.

[gutted]

Deal with it.

"mature hairline" = Myth
"frontal loss" = FACT.

deal with it. it is the absolute truth.

[Tracy C]

Gutted,

You are wrong. Everyone who believes that same foolish nonsense is also wrong. You can bark about it all you want. You are still going to be wrong.

[gutted]

Gutted,

You are wrong. Everyone who believes that same foolish nonsense is also wrong. You can bark about it all you want. You are still going to be wrong.

"mature hairline" = Myth
"frontal loss" = FACT.

There is various research papers available questioning the differences between frontal loss and crown loss - at the end of the day it is HAIR LOSS/BALDNESS.

deal with it. it is the absolute truth backed by research.

please stop this "natrual", "mature hairline" nonsense - it is a pattern of hair loss most men experience as they age (like with crown loss) which neccasarily doesnt indicate crown loss that just HAPPENS to stop at the hairline.

[Tracy C]

please stop this "natrual", "mature hairline" nonsense...

Absolutely not, because it is not nonsense. This crap you keep shoveling is nonsense. Now it is past time for you to stop. Your nonsense has now upgraded to complete BS, and it has gotten quite old. You are making a fool of yourself. Quit while you are behind.

[gutted]

complete BS

sums your views up!

go and read some good papers and you will be aware what utter nonsense you have been brainswashed into believing.

hair loss IS hair loss no matter where it occurs.

[Benzzro]

I disagree. He needs someone credible who understands what is going on to explain it to him as well as educate him about his options if he does have a problem brewing.

My derm looked at my head for 2 seconds. Literally 2 seconds. Said I was alright, my GP said I was alright, he said it was normal for the hair to thin (Also told me fin was used for people that were already BALD. From that day forth I decided never to see one of these retarded ****ers.

3 months later my hair gets way worse, so yeah, unless your derm isn't retarded I don't see why you should go

[Tracy C]

Benzzro,

You need to see a dermatologist who specializes in treating hair loss. I would not be surprised if a regular dermatologist told you that. A specialist will know the difference between the natural and normal adult mature male hair line and MPB. You needed to see a specialist who has experience in this matter. That is what I am advising the OP to do.

[rdawg]

I would go on soft products like Minoxidil/Nizoral at 18. Monitor your hair for at least a year, then go on the hard stuff propecia at 19 or 20 if it gets a bit more severe.

[briandesigns]

You seriously need to seek some type of congnitive thearpy. Your reaction is not normal.

i perfectly understand his reaction. OP is good looking and hair is a huge part of looks for some ppl (ex: those who can't pull off shaved head). Losing something that you used to have or that you used to have and others didnt all of a sudden can be life changing.