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Hi guys, I've tried searching for a similar post on this but can't find one so here goes: I caught my hair loss early and got on the big 3 straight away, this was 6 years ago (I was 22 at the time, just turned 28 now) and I've basically maintained since then which I am obviously happy about...

Hi all, Ive had a read around the forums and cant seem to find an answer to this question so I'm making this post. I'm currently on the big 3, I have been since july 08 when I first noticed my temples receding very slightly (I was 22 at the time). I was already aware that male pattern baldness ran in my family...

Why no finasteride?

I totally agree with this. I think if this guy wants to do something about his hairloss, then he should be getting on the big three. For all he knows, the big three could work wonders for him, and there'd be no need for an (expensive) hair transplant. I wouldnt rule out a hair transplant in the future, but...

Re: aged 20 with male pattern baldness consuming my life... First Ive gotta say nice one for coming on here and opening up to people, its definitely not easy to do but hopefully the advice and support you'll get from this will be beneficial. To be honest, I think there are basically two options you have. The...

The wikipedia article on minoxidil is an interesting read, it cites a study which found it had a definite and positive effect on the frontal hairline of most participants. I only use minoxidil on my temples, its been about 6 months now, and Im definitely seeing new smaller hairs and Im hoping these will...

Thanks, yeah. Like I said of course regrowth is great, but I'd be happy to just maintain really. I know this was probably said 5 years ago, but I do honestly think that within 5 years there'll be genuine cures available, be that new drugs or cloning. So I'm happy to maintain until a genuine cure...

Given what you said about a change in your hairline, and scalp pain it sounded very much like male pattern baldness, but viewing those pics I think you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Maybe you just feel you have pain in your scalp....especially if you're conscious of losing your hair and aware of whats...

A painful and/or itchy scalp is associated with the balding process, so along with what you say about noticing a little hair loss, I hate to say it but it sounds like you are beginning the balding process. Its not a definite obviously, if you upload pics Im sure you'll get a definite answer, but...

It's funny, Ive just posted in the tell your story section tonight and the siutation you're in now is so similar to me when I was a few years younger. As far as I know there's not really much you can do to prevent male pattern baldness starting. The cause of it is genetic, so if you have the genes then you have...

Hi all, Ive read these forums for ages now but just recently wanted to sign up and get involved. Ive just recently turned 23 but I've been aware of male pattern baldness for years now. I have a brother who is 3 years older than me. When he was 19 he started losing hair on his temples and eventually went to see a...