I Am 26 Years Old. Help Me, What To Do?

Lurker85

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I see a maturing hairline, but no real serious thinning. If I was you I'd invest in a better quality shampoo and conditioner and enjoy what you have. Reasses at 28.
 

Ritchie

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I'm pretty sure (?) I used to be a NW0 or NW1 in those corners in my teens and earlier 20's. I've only noticed this about 2 years ago but been obsessing over it for 16 months. One, I don't want to lose my hair but I am also sure it is tied to my depression as well. I am a little nervous about finasteride but would rather take it and keep what I have. I just was looking for the cheapest way to get it. I just don't understand why hair loss exists in humans or depression either, for that matter.
You don't seem to be losing hair though, i don't see miniaturization in the corners. Also, Nofap helped me with my depression, I'm not saying that's the root of your problems but you have to make adjustments to your life if you want to be happier.
 

DoctorHouse

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I am a 26 year old male who first thought I might be losing hair around the corners in April of 2018. But then tried not to worry. Then in November 2018 I started obsessing about it and have ever since. So 16 months now. I still am not 100% sure if it has changed since November 2018 but I do think it is thinner in the corners than say 3 to 4 years ago. In looks better and worse depending on the light, angle, etc.

My daddy died at 48 with a good head of hair. Thick NW2 I would say, with maybe a little thin in corners. His brother is now 51 with a NW0. His other brother is a NW1.5. My mother father went bald. Her brother is a Norwood 1 at 46. I have 3 male first cousins. 2 on moms side. 1 is NW1 at 23, one has receded to NW2.5 and he's 19. One on my daddys is a NW1 at 29. I could keep going but I guess that's enough.

I also know my hair has been going through changes over the last 3 years because I am getting white and grey hairs. A descent amount. Enough people other than me have noticed. I do suffer from severe depression for the last 5-6 years that only keeps getting worse and worse. And this is not helping me. I wish I was never born at times, and ny life could go to somebody else.

I have decided that I should probably take finasteride. and hope that it just keeps what I have, and if I am lucky with regrwoth then that would be added bonus.

I was curious what is the cheapest way to get finasteride. I see some say they get it for $5 a month. Also what is the cheapest way to get a prescription? I don't have health insurance so everything is out of pocket for me as far as appointments go and I am not rich to put it nicely. Can you get it prescribe online, if so how, and how cheap is that?

Just curious of peoples advice and just being able to talk about this. I can post pictures of my hair if that helps.
Seek mental help therapy. You are suffering from low self esteem. Must be hard to lose your father at such a young age. Your hair looks fine. People with severe depression don't fair well with finasteride for some reason.
 
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