Hi there, I'm 22 and probably seeing the signs of a receding hairline (In attachments). I have quite a large forehead which I have inherited from my mum's side of the family. My Grandad on my mum's side receded quite early and was probably a norwood 3 at the age 25. However, he had long way wavy hair so it didn't look that bad.
My dad still has his juvenile hairline (annoyingly) and so did my Grandad on his side. I have definitely inherited my maternal grandad's head, in terms of shape: big forehead and high hairline. However, my hair itself is similar to my dad's hair: thick and curly.
I have always had a big forehead but recently (around the age of 19) the dreaded v-shape has become more prominent. However, I have no sign of balding from the crown. I would like to keep my hairline for as long as possible as I know for a fact that I do not suit the bald look. I'm not too sure how to judge the state of my scalp as well. I would say that I'm currently at Norwood 2.
My scalp is very white and flaky at the base. I would guess that it's more to do with dryness rather than oiliness since my face is constantly dry every time I shower. However, I only wash my hair once every 2-3 days...although I wet it everyday.
I am open to taking minoxidil. That is however, if this 'myth' is debunked: is it true that if you use minoxildil and then suddenly stop, your hairline will look noticeably worse than before you started taking it?
I'm not so keen on all this oral propecia business, unless the recession gets more aggressive.
Any tips would be great, thanks!
My dad still has his juvenile hairline (annoyingly) and so did my Grandad on his side. I have definitely inherited my maternal grandad's head, in terms of shape: big forehead and high hairline. However, my hair itself is similar to my dad's hair: thick and curly.
I have always had a big forehead but recently (around the age of 19) the dreaded v-shape has become more prominent. However, I have no sign of balding from the crown. I would like to keep my hairline for as long as possible as I know for a fact that I do not suit the bald look. I'm not too sure how to judge the state of my scalp as well. I would say that I'm currently at Norwood 2.
My scalp is very white and flaky at the base. I would guess that it's more to do with dryness rather than oiliness since my face is constantly dry every time I shower. However, I only wash my hair once every 2-3 days...although I wet it everyday.
I am open to taking minoxidil. That is however, if this 'myth' is debunked: is it true that if you use minoxildil and then suddenly stop, your hairline will look noticeably worse than before you started taking it?
I'm not so keen on all this oral propecia business, unless the recession gets more aggressive.
Any tips would be great, thanks!
