Is this male pattern baldness? Please help... can't live like this... (PICS)

[baldat18]

Hi guys,

For the past 4-5 months I have had a s***load of shedding every single day. I mean, I run my fingers through my hair and I can see strands on them and if I just lightly stroke my hair I can see strands falling. I wake up and see 5/6 strands on my pillow, I take a shower and lose at least 40 strands of hair. Putting gel on I can see 5/6 strands on my hands. It's really unbearable.

I had VERY thick hair throughout my childhood, so much so that I couldn't sport some styles. That's all gone now and I'm really worried because my hair is my best feature so you can imagine how I'd look without it.

Here are the pictures...

http://img830.imageshack.us/i/201104301511321.jpg/
http://img545.imageshack.us/i/20110430151115.jpg/
http://img15.imageshack.us/i/20110430151154.jpg/
http://img823.imageshack.us/i/20110430151047.jpg/
http://img846.imageshack.us/i/20110430150736.jpg/
http://img855.imageshack.us/i/20110430150811.jpg/
http://img822.imageshack.us/i/20110430151010.jpg/
http://img534.imageshack.us/i/20110430150934.jpg/
http://img834.imageshack.us/i/20110430150857.jpg/

The hair is a lot finer than it was before and as you can see from the sides people can clearly see my scalp.

Please help.

 

[s.a.f]

I see no m.p.b :dunno:

 

[mothernature]

probably just a seasonal shed looks fine to me.. how old are you? Maybe you could start meds as precautionary.

 

[hairhoper]

Looks fine to me too. What made you think you were losing hair?

Running your hands through your hair and counting the hairs you pull out is not a normal thing to do, hairs falling out can be totally natural.

 

[Megadeth]

Possibly male pattern baldness. Your crown looks good. The hairline might be receding a little bit, but that might just be a mature hairline forming. As for the thinning on the sides of your head, I have no idea. Usually guys with male pattern baldness keep the hair on the sides and back of their head.

You could start on an anti-androgen, but I think using Nizoral 2% 2-3 times a week might be a good move. Try that out and take pics every couple of months to monitor your progress. If it stays the same, you're probably in the clear. If you notice your hair is getting worse, consider the other medications described on this site.