Dysmorphia and Balding. Opinions please? (pics)

[carlos21]

I was diagnosed a few years ago with body dysmorphia. That means I have really bad anxiety when it comes to my appearances and self-perception. I used to think my head was ten times too big for my body or that my feet were enormous.

Recently, my anxiety has been focused on my hair. My dad (Caucasian) went bald pretty early, while on my mother's side (they're Latino) all have full heads of hair, even my grandparents. I have my mother's kind of hair, it's black and really coarse and rough. I was hoping someone here could give me the truth about my hair, so I know whether or not I need to get some Rogain or perhaps keep working with my anxiety. This has got me so stressed out that it's all I can think about lately, I can't focus and I feel panic all the time.

Hopefully I can either put my mind at ease or maybe start combating the early MBP. My primary concern is with my temples. Thanks for your help.

http://oi54.tinypic.com/6xxeu9.jpg
http://oi52.tinypic.com/4kwdux.jpg

Pics under intense light:
http://oi54.tinypic.com/8y6hvq.jpg
http://oi52.tinypic.com/1z5nd5v.jpg

Other facts: I just turned 20 last month. I usually get a buzz cut for my hair, this is about 3 weeks after my last one. I've had a weird part/whorl on my right temple since I was five, as well as a widow's peak.

 

[carlos21]

I've been to a few experts who have said that my right temple is just the part =/ but I'm pretty unsatisfied with that. I'm so terrified that I'm going bald I just don't know what to do. I don't even want to leave the house.

Also, I combed everything forward for that picture. Could those maybe be my bangs? Just wondering. I really am terrified by this.

I was told it was just my hairline maturing but now I don't know what to think...

 

[carlos21]

Well I went to one before and they said no

Did they do it wrong? I seriously feel like weeping. This with my dysmorphic disorder is too much for me...

 

[carlos21]

And the second pic under bright light was in the same settings, but a few days later after letting it grow a little.

 

[carlos21]

The miniaturization test, I got it done about two weeks ago.

 

[carlos21]

I went to a dermatologist in OKC because my family was concerned for my mental health, I was freaking out about this. So we went for the miniaturization test and they said it all came back fine. I told him I was concerned because the right temple looked thin, and he said it was due to a "part" on it and the hair there wasn't miniaturized but growing in different directions there. I'm panicking about it again (I have anxiety problems) and just started looking for solace on the internet I suppose...

 

[carlos21]

The one in OKC did, yes.

I also went to one in my hometown area. I've had almost every test under the sun so far.

 

[carlos21]

Where can I get that done?

Yeah that pic was kind of the ultimate one for me... most of the ones I take look like the first ones or the one beneath it. For that one, I stood under a fluorescent light and put my camera flash on bright. I brushed my bangs out as far they would go too. I'm kind of torturing myself I guess =/ I went to another hair loss forum that basically told me to just get the hell out though, so I do appreciate that you're taking my concerns seriously.

 

[carlos21]

Thank you, I really do apologize for using up so much of your time.

 

[the_dude]

I don't think you are balding. The hair on the right temple looks a bit suspicious, but like you said you had that since you were five. The rest of your hair looks fine. Also, since your mother's side of the familiy has all their hair i think you have a good chance of keeping it for a long time.
I wouldn't worry too much about it and maybe make pics again in 6 months to see if there are any changes.

 

[DoctorHouse]

Carlos, I know what you are going through with your mental disorder. I go through the same thing myself. I think my head is too large for my body and I hate the fact that I have long skinny legs and a short torso. I think my hands and feet are too small for my body. I am 6ft and feel like I am not tall enough. I know your mental struggle very well. Your hair looks in good shape in my opinion. If my hair was as thick as yours I would be very happy and that is coming from some one with the same mental disorder.