Another, Am I Balding Thread. I Am 27

[Saiyaman]

Hey everyone. Thanks for reading.

Basically, I was born with a higher hairline (attached a photo just for comparison). I also attached a photo of my grandpa's hairline (mom's side, though I know other genes are factors) which looks a lot like mine and he has no other balding.

The 3rd photo (brown background) is 2014
The other 2 are a few months ago

I guess I'm just curious if I am balding and what the best steps are. I've never actively noticed shedding on my pillow. Sometimes in the shower but no more than 5? Interestingly enough, I did randomly develop a half dollar sized bald patch in my facial hair about six months ago. It hasn't gotten bigger, but you never know.

I would really like to not get on perscription pills as it sounds like there are nasty side effects. I already have a ton of ocd and anxiety and would be concerned it would make it all worse, But I'd be open to it. I was also considering just paying for replacement surgery and filling in the temples.

Thanks for your thoughts!

 

[Roberto_72]

Have you lately found harder to style your hair?
It you haven't, very likely you are not balding.

 

[Saiyaman]

My hair has always been wavy and finer. Definently always noticed the bare temples. There's always been hair styles I couldn't do because of the temples (as seen in photos)

Can anyone attest to prolonged side effects of taking propecia?

 

[MrPortugal]

It's normal to have a mild receded hairline.

 

[Saiyaman]

Ok thank you for the advice. As long as I can remember I had the receded temples that create the side equilateral triangles on the side (baby photo). Dad (56) is either a 2A or 3A.

Would rogaine be helpful for me? I feel like I have some miniaturized hairs near my lines.