Crown thinning at 44 did anyone else start like this?

[apokalipse666]

I’m 44 and recently noticed visible thinning around my crown. The front and hairline still seem relatively dense, but under direct light the crown looks noticeably thinner, and I can see more scalp than before.

I’m not sure how quickly it has progressed because I never used to photograph the top of my head. I’ve booked a dermatology consultation to confirm whether this is androgenetic alopecia and to discuss treatment options.

Has anyone here started with a similar pattern, mainly thinning at the crown while the front still looked okay? Did you manage to stabilise it or regain any density with minoxidil or finasterida? Any advice would be helpful...thank you

 

[Yar]

I’m 44 and recently noticed visible thinning around my crown. The front and hairline still seem relatively dense, but under direct light the crown looks noticeably thinner, and I can see more scalp than before.

I’m not sure how quickly it has progressed because I never used to photograph the top of my head. I’ve booked a dermatology consultation to confirm whether this is androgenetic alopecia and to discuss treatment options.

Has anyone here started with a similar pattern, mainly thinning at the crown while the front still looked okay? Did you manage to stabilise it or regain any density with minoxidil or finasterida? Any advice would be helpful...thank youView attachment 191997

This is androgenetic alopecia. And judging by the photo, it's been progressing steadily! For many men, it starts at the front hairline; for others, it starts at the crown! And some have androgenetic alopecia on both the crown and the front hairline. Your follicles are sensitive to testosterone.

 

[Yar]

I’m 44 and recently noticed visible thinning around my crown. The front and hairline still seem relatively dense, but under direct light the crown looks noticeably thinner, and I can see more scalp than before.

I’m not sure how quickly it has progressed because I never used to photograph the top of my head. I’ve booked a dermatology consultation to confirm whether this is androgenetic alopecia and to discuss treatment options.

Has anyone here started with a similar pattern, mainly thinning at the crown while the front still looked okay? Did you manage to stabilise it or regain any density with minoxidil or finasterida? Any advice would be helpful...thank youView attachment 191997

Finasteride will not remove testosterone from your hormonal system. Finasteride will increase its production, and some of it will be converted into estradiol, thereby preventing further androgenetic alopecia. Gynecomastia may occur. It's normal for estradiol to be more prevalent in order to preserve hair growth.

 

[apokalipse666]

Thank you my friend. I already have an appointment with a proper doctor. I will see if he advises to start minoxidil again and finasteride. Right now I am not sure what to do...

 

[Yar]

Thank you my friend. I already have an appointment with a proper doctor. I will see if he advises to start minoxidil again and finasteride. Right now I am not sure what to do...

Keep us posted!

 

[apokalipse666]

I will, thank you!