So I posted a few months ago regarding my hair loss. Despite posting photos, I was criticised and told that it was nothing. That I was only here for attention so I could feel better about myself. It sucked. So, about 2 weeks ago, I finally decided to go to a Doctor. (General Practitioner). He told me that it does look like I have hair loss, and that it will most likely be male pattern baldness. Just in case, he had me do a blood test to ensure that my thyroid was functioning correctly, as it can sometimes cause hair loss when it's not. Blood results came back, turned out my thyroid was functioning normally, and that the most likely reason for my hair loss would be male pattern baldness. There is a hair loss clinic in Australia called Ashley and Martin hair studios. I looked at some reviews, all they do is give you a stronger version of Propecia and some other herbal stuff. Needless to say I didn't call them because they charge $4,000 for a treatment which lasts 8 months. I'm not exactly rich, so I can't keep going there twice a year for a treatment.The doctor prescribed some Rogaine and Propecia in hopes that they will help to regrow my hair. It took me a while, but today I finally walked to the pharmacy and gave them the scripts. Turns out they were out of Rogaine and they had to order Propecia. I must admit it was a little nerve racking walking into the pharmacy. The lady who took the script smiled a little.. I don't know why. That annoyed me as I suffer from social anxiety and having someone find it remotely amusing pissed me off. The order will come in tomorrow, I will pick it up then. I'll keep this post updated on the treatment, posting photos etc. I will post photos of how my hairline looks like now. The temple areas have unfortunately receded. The left temple area, the hair is very thin. Thinner than the right side.Front pics.
Left temple, which is just terrible. I've started the habit of brushing my hair down on it. It makes me feel like crap. Having hair loss and social anxiety is absolutely terrible. Especially with the ladies. I can't bring myself to date someone to later tell them that "Yeah, I'll go bald" I'm 6'0. By the way. OH and the MOLE you see? That was COMPLETELY covered in hair when I was younger. I never even knew it was there until my hair started to thin. Everything past the mole was FULL OF HAIR!
Right temple. Receding but hair not as thin as the left temple. I hate getting haircuts now. Because the barber knows that I only get a long fringe cut to cover my hair loss. I used to spike my hair up. Now I can't.
I also hate having to shower because I can see all the hair that falls out when I shampoo or condition my hair. It's horrendous. I loved having a good shower after a tough day at work or uni. Now I dread it. I'm 20 years old by the way, turning 21 this month. As I said, I will keep you guys posted. I hope I don't get any side effects from the Propecia. The Rogaine apparently makes hair very thick. Unfortunately the doctor gave me a really weak version, according to the pharmacist. I'll see you guys later.
EDIT: One more thing. For anyone wondering why i'm not accepting my fate and just getting a buzz cut. My headshape isn't the best. The back is sloped and it moves up to the top of my head. It doesn't protrude out like it should, it's flat. So I look super goofy with short hair. Almost comical. The bridge on my nose kinda stands out a bit, and it's a little curved also. I hope that gives you an idea of why going 0 on the clippers will be bad for me. I love my hair. Hopefully with 21st century medicine, something comes up. Speaking of which, any new treatments being tested?
Left temple, which is just terrible. I've started the habit of brushing my hair down on it. It makes me feel like crap. Having hair loss and social anxiety is absolutely terrible. Especially with the ladies. I can't bring myself to date someone to later tell them that "Yeah, I'll go bald" I'm 6'0. By the way. OH and the MOLE you see? That was COMPLETELY covered in hair when I was younger. I never even knew it was there until my hair started to thin. Everything past the mole was FULL OF HAIR!
Right temple. Receding but hair not as thin as the left temple. I hate getting haircuts now. Because the barber knows that I only get a long fringe cut to cover my hair loss. I used to spike my hair up. Now I can't.
I also hate having to shower because I can see all the hair that falls out when I shampoo or condition my hair. It's horrendous. I loved having a good shower after a tough day at work or uni. Now I dread it. I'm 20 years old by the way, turning 21 this month. As I said, I will keep you guys posted. I hope I don't get any side effects from the Propecia. The Rogaine apparently makes hair very thick. Unfortunately the doctor gave me a really weak version, according to the pharmacist. I'll see you guys later.
EDIT: One more thing. For anyone wondering why i'm not accepting my fate and just getting a buzz cut. My headshape isn't the best. The back is sloped and it moves up to the top of my head. It doesn't protrude out like it should, it's flat. So I look super goofy with short hair. Almost comical. The bridge on my nose kinda stands out a bit, and it's a little curved also. I hope that gives you an idea of why going 0 on the clippers will be bad for me. I love my hair. Hopefully with 21st century medicine, something comes up. Speaking of which, any new treatments being tested?
I will post some updates in a bit.
