Diffusing Vs Receding Pros And Cons

[Baldingat188]

What do you guys think are the pros / cons of each relative to each other?

It seems like receding is easier to do a hair transplant with and with good density you can maintain a good style. I have seen some people say that diffusers respond to meds better but I am not sure if this is true?

Would you say diffusion usually leads to full on baldness ( espically if it starts at a young age) where as receding often stops at a certain point and leaves you with a lot of hair?

 

[HairCook]

Receding. Diffuse is way easier to cover cause all you need to do is style your hair up and maybe being tall enough.

Receding has an easier time on hair transplants. I dislike this option but I guess there's that.

 

[Jesse Navarro]

Maybe receding gives you more time, because people, especially women, don't usually see receding as balding. You can live unnoticed as a norwood 2 and 3, if you don't lose the front.

 

[Bigbone]

Diffusing seems to be a sign of aggressive hair loss. Diffuse thinning also seems to be more common among young hair loss sufferers. Early diffuse thinning is better though, easier to hide.

Other than that I would rather struggle with recession, there's actually a possibility you'll only end up as a NW3-4 while diffuse thinning won't stop. Hair transplant is an option too with recession, that's a huge plus.

 

[Raphael13]

Depends on the receding. Receding is normal and something most men will experience - without going bald. If we are talking about a hairline that is slowly working it's way upwards than it's no big deal, but if we are talking about receding like Jude Law, then it's a different matter.

 

[Baldingat188]

Diffusing seems to be a sign of aggressive hair loss. Diffuse thinning also seems to be more common among young hair loss sufferers. Early diffuse thinning is better though, easier to hide.

Other than that I would rather struggle with recession, there's actually a possibility you'll only end up as a NW3-4 while diffuse thinning won't stop. Hair transplant is an option too with recession, that's a huge plus.

I am young with diffuse thinning so am I basically screwed if I ever want to get a hair transplant ?

 

[Bigbone]

I am young with diffuse thinning so am I basically screwed if I ever want to get a hair transplant ?

There's a risk of shock loss. A large area to treat as well.

 

[SimonC]

I am young with diffuse thinning so am I basically screwed if I ever want to get a hair transplant ?

I think it's more about time. When you have the recession you can buy 3-4 years of NW1 hairline until your front and crown will be fucked up.
Speaking about diffuse thinning, It's a bit worse. Since hair is thinning all over the head, hair transplant will not have such a good effect, because in any time there could appear more 'areas of balding' and you will be able to enjoy your hair a much less period of time.

I'm a young guy(21 y/o) with diffuse thinning as well, and it sucks. Some of my close friends already spotted that I have less hair.

As Jesse Navarro said, NW2 and NW3 could look pretty much solid and for many people (I would say 90%) you will not look like you are losing hair.

There are some thoughts that diffuse thinning is easier to treat, I hope so.

So, taking all the pros and cons. Diffuse thinning is worse for me.

 

[DoctorHouse]

Density matters. Diffuse thinning is the worst if you have genetic average to low density and fine hair.