19 year old with family hair loss

[themanwiththegolden]

New user, 19 year old from london here with suspected hair loss starting.

So my grandad on my dads side lost his hair in his early 20's . My father did as well, both started when they were 23 or so and lost most of their fronts by 30. My dad pulled off what i believe is the best hair loss strategy "The Connery manoeuvre" ( Read: growing a beard that connects to the receded hair line ) . As I cannot grow out a beard yet i cant do that lol. Interestingly my mums father had a full head of hair until he was in his 90's.
I am seeking advice As I think I may be losing it.
In the last few months it looked like the front of my hair thinned :

My dad noticed that too so recently I got my hair cut nice and thin and it looks better

However I have noticed now my hair is shorter ( cut last week) something strange on the top of my head.

I am unsure what this is, is this thinning ?


Being honest, if its in my blood then its going to happen , thats life. For me I want to know at this early stage the best strategy to prevent it for as long as possible and mitigation. Also how do I know what to look for and what shampoos etc is best? I assume keeping my hair shorter will keep it healthier ?

I plan on getting a Doctor to look at it in the new year.

 

[zzzzz]

those pics are bad and I can't tell. But if you are beginning to see signs of male pattern baldness if you start finasteride it should stop your hairloss

 

[themanwiththegolden]

I am worried most about the last pic

 

[Rudolphus]

As zzzzz said, it is hard to tell from those photos. I suggest you make an appointment with a dermatologist to get a professional opinion on whether or not your hair is starting to miniaturize. If you do in fact have male pattern baldness, the earlier you begin treating it (by using finasteride), the better your chances of success.