26 years old, not sure if I’m losing it yet.

[infamousrodi]

Here’s one I shed today. Short but looks thick with white bulb. Why would I shed hairs like this?

 

[infamousrodi]

You have no hair loss

What makes you think that...?

 

[infamousrodi]

Got some better pics I think I washed all those flakes away/ sebum balls but I think my scalp looks red and also had a big shed after the shower. How does my hairline look here? Does this look like Norwood 1.5 still? I keep getting paranoid the more I shed and think it’s creeping up more.

 

[infamousrodi]

Just noticed the middle area here looks less dense, what do you guys think? Been shedding here hairs with white bulbs, I want to really say it’s Telogen Effluvium. Shedding small hairs and normal length ones.

 

[Selb]

I think you’re maturing, not necessarily receding into a Norwood 2 but maybe in between. You either have baby hairs or miniaturization on your hairline. And since you have family history I’d closely watch it. Which you are thankfully

I’d usually recommend finasteride, but the thing is, you have a good head of hair. Messing with that, even if 99% of the time it should be a net positive effect with dht blockers, isn’t worth the risk at this point. Only when you notice clear thinning in the areas where future progression of hair loss is expected would I jump on finasteride

 

[TDE97]

I think you're worried too much, man. I understand considering your family history, but it's best to see how it goes within a few weeks/months. Take pic within the end of the week or month to track the progression.

 

[infamousrodi]

I think you’re maturing, not necessarily receding into a Norwood 2 but maybe in between. You either have baby hairs or miniaturization on your hairline. And since you have family history I’d closely watch it. Which you are thankfully

I’d usually recommend finasteride, but the thing is, you have a good head of hair. Messing with that, even if 99% of the time it should be a net positive effect with dht blockers, isn’t worth the risk at this point. Only when you notice clear thinning in the areas where future progression of hair loss is expected would I jump on finasteride

Yeah I’m freaking out because lately I’ve been shedding for some reason, and family history freaks me out. I’ll hold off on finasteride for now. Does that middle area of my hairline look normal? I literally just pulled a few hairs there with white tips.

 

[infamousrodi]

I think you're worried too much, man. I understand considering your family history, but it's best to see how it goes within a few weeks/months. Take pic within the end of the week or month to track the progression.

I know I’m trying but when I start shedding a lot , like today I start to freak out. I wonder if it’s due to shampooing daily or some other external factor. My scalp has lots of dandruff,sebum and looks scaly.

 

[Catagen]

Just noticed the middle area here looks less dense, what do you guys think? Been shedding here hairs with white bulbs, I want to really say it’s Telogen Effluvium. Shedding small hairs and normal length ones.

Balding causes increased amount of telogen hairs btw. There is no way to tell the difference between balding and Telogen Effluvium. Balding is like a slow Telogen Effluvium, you shed massive amounts but it takes more time to see a cosmetic impact.

 

[infamousrodi]

Took some with better lighting this morning. So this is considered Norwood 1.5 or 2?

 

[infamousrodi]

I noticed the top of my hair where it parts looks more noticeable. Does this look normal? I parted my hair in the pictures and it looks kind of wide to me.

 

[infamousrodi]

Bump. is crown looking bad? Took these in daylight instead of crappy indoor lighting.

 

[Norwoody]

Stop.

 

[TDE97]

Dude, this is not gonna help with your mental health. Just see how it goes every month or weeks if your hairline or hair changes.

 

[Capone]

It’s over.. BIC it

 

[infamousrodi]

is this miniaturization? Parted my hair for a better view. Should I just hop on finasteride? I shed a lot in this area today so I’m freaking out.

 

[infamousrodi]

Guys I’m worried about losing ground, should I start finasteride based upon those pictures? What should I expect when taking finasteride? My dad and all my paternal uncles & grandfather are bald so I think I’m making the right decision I’m just not too confident.

 

[Selb]

Guys I’m worried about losing ground, should I start finasteride based upon those pictures? What should I expect when taking finasteride? My dad and all my paternal uncles & grandfather are bald so I think I’m making the right decision I’m just not too confident.

It’s a hard decision but know the stats are on your side that most finasteride users at least maintain their hair.

 

[infamousrodi]

It’s a hard decision but know the stats are on your side that most finasteride users at least maintain their hair.

Ok I’m gonna take my first 1mg tablet tonight. I want to hold on to what I have and I just feel like something is up, shedding has been consistent over a month now, hair feels thinner throughout all scalp. Etc. what Norwood would you say my recent pics look like? I took those yesterday after a nasty shed. I’m shedding hairs of all different lengths it’s kind of scary!!!

 

[Selb]

Ok I’m gonna take my first 1mg tablet tonight. I want to hold on to what I have and I just feel like something is up, shedding has been consistent over a month now, hair feels thinner throughout all scalp. Etc. what Norwood would you say my recent pics look like? I took those yesterday after a nasty shed. I’m shedding hairs of all different lengths it’s kind of scary!!!

I would say you’re a 1.5 now. Close to a 2