My story and some questions. (pics)

[Powka]

Hi,

I'm 22 years old, my parents didn't have any hair loss, my dad's father didn't have hair loss, but my mom's father did. I ALWAYS had a lot of thick hair, and I was known in the family for having a massive amount of hair - and you could never pull out even one hair out (my GF tried so many times because she was jealous of my hair lol). I think after one more year, and I will have less hair than my father (who's over 50, still has his hair, doesn't take care of it at all, and doesn't live healthy or anything). That's going to look weird... Or is that normal?

My hair loss began August 2010, I noticed my hair falling out. I know pretty much the exact day, and I can be sure of that, as I was always very conscious about my looks (because of the career that I've chosen). I didn't do anything for about a year, because I thought it'll go away - I didn't believe that I might have male pattern baldness, because my dad had ALL of his hair.

Now, about 3 months ago I began looking for answers. I've done some tests for my thyroid, which showed that it's okay; my iron is on the low side, but still good. I've always exercised and ate good. I went to my family doctor, and she just said if it's male pattern baldness, learn to live with it, and if it's not it'll go away. I don't think it'll go away... And I don't think my testosterone is high, because I BARELY have any facial hair at 22 yo.

Can someone please give me any tips, advice? Are there any more tests, or anything else that I can take? How do I know that I'm definitely going bald, and if I do, what are the measures that I can take to prevent this or ease it up a bit? I can't really use rogaine as I'm not completely bald yet, and don't have bald spot, the hair is just very VERY thin all over. It doesn't look as bad from the front, YET.

Thanks guys! I appreciate any response! I'm including pictures.

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5775/dsc0328s.jpg
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/8138/dsc0326d.jpg
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/719/dsc0333ci.jpg
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3861/usedtox.jpg (this is how it used to look)

 

[Michael84]

I see nothing yet.

 

[Powka]

How is it not obvious in a second pic especially???

 

[Jockson]

Were the pics taken with flash on? Either way, your hair doesnt look very thin by any means. The first pic looks normal. The second might be showing some thinning/early stage of hair loss. Personally I would keep monitoring and if it keeps getting worse jump on finasteride. You don't need minoxidil right now.

 

[UKguy84]

family doctor = no good.

lowish test means nothing, more importantly I believe it is how sensitive your HAIR is to DHT in any ammounts.
I personally dont think you need to worry for now, but you knwo your hair more then I do. It's a tough call and probably only a hair specialist could tell, which I would advise you go see one to get a definitive answer.

 

[stefani88]

Hi,

I'm 22 years old, my parents didn't have any hair loss, my dad's father didn't have hair loss, but my mom's father did. I ALWAYS had a lot of thick hair, and I was known in the family for having a massive amount of hair - and you could never pull out even one hair out (my GF tried so many times because she was jealous of my hair lol). I think after one more year, and I will have less hair than my father (who's over 50, still has his hair, doesn't take care of it at all, and doesn't live healthy or anything). That's going to look weird... Or is that normal?

My hair loss began August 2010, I noticed my hair falling out. I know pretty much the exact day, and I can be sure of that, as I was always very conscious about my looks (because of the career that I've chosen). I didn't do anything for about a year, because I thought it'll go away - I didn't believe that I might have male pattern baldness, because my dad had ALL of his hair.

Now, about 3 months ago I began looking for answers. I've done some tests for my thyroid, which showed that it's okay; my iron is on the low side, but still good. I've always exercised and ate good. I went to my family doctor, and she just said if it's male pattern baldness, learn to live with it, and if it's not it'll go away. I don't think it'll go away... And I don't think my testosterone is high, because I BARELY have any facial hair at 22 yo.

Can someone please give me any tips, advice? Are there any more tests, or anything else that I can take? How do I know that I'm definitely going bald, and if I do, what are the measures that I can take to prevent this or ease it up a bit? I can't really use rogaine as I'm not completely bald yet, and don't have bald spot, the hair is just very VERY thin all over. It doesn't look as bad from the front, YET.

Thanks guys! I appreciate any response! I'm including pictures.

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5775/dsc0328s.jpg
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/8138/dsc0326d.jpg
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/719/dsc0333ci.jpg
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3861/usedtox.jpg (this is how it used to look)

Thanks you for sharing

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[Powka]

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