Recent content by xthehierophant

Thanks for all the comments guys. This has really helped a lot. From what I read from your comments the general consensus is I am probably balding, but not agressively, and I have passed the "mature hairline" stage and passed into the beginning of balding stage. This confirms exactly what I...

Now, does Finasteride = Propecia? and what is topical spironolactone? Same as Rogaine?

Thanks man.

I looked at some pics from my high school years and my hairline has changed a bit since then ... but that could be a maturing hairline? Or is my recession a bit more advanced than that? If I do have beginning male pattern baldness I am considering Propecia.

Thanks. It also might help to add that I am 30, and my father is totally bald, as was his dad. On my mom's side though every man as kept his hair. Not sure if this helps. I went ahead and made an appointment with a dermatologist, but I thought I would get some opinions/advice from here as well.

See pics below. Am I in the early stages of balding? I am planning to grow out shoulder length hair, and if I have early stages of male pattern baldness I am willing to seek a doctor's help. I took these right out of the shower so my hair is wet. Any comments welcome...