Normal Male Pattern Baldness Or Diffuse Thinning?

[amazingmandibles]

Hello guys, I am aware that I am undergoing male pattern baldness but I'm unsure of which type it is. I went to see a dermatologist, and she diagnosed me with male pattern baldness however I'm unsure if the derma was aware that I am potentially diffusing as there are some major visual differences between what my hair/scalp looks like when wet vs when it is dry. I did not show the dermatologist any pictures of my hair/scalp when it is wet.
What I want to know is:
1) Is this normal male pattern baldness or diffuse thinning?
2) How common is diffuse thinning among those suffering male pattern baldness?
3) What is the difference between diffuse thinning and a thinning crown? In pictures I have seen, it is quite hard to tell the two apart. To me, it seems everyone with male pattern baldness has diffuse thinning to some extent.

 

[Vanitykills]

Slight diffuse at the crown. What is your hairline like, any recession?

Diffuse is very common and it can be the worst kind as you can lose the lot very quickly.

Your hair is so dark and dense it's highlighting the white scalp at the crown. The crown for most people can be a little bit thinner, I'd keep an eye on it, if it gets worse, think about treatment/s.

The derm is probably correct and nice to hear that she didn't ignore the issue.

 

[amazingmandibles]

Slight diffuse at the crown. What is your hairline like, any recession?

Diffuse is very common and it can be the worst kind as you can lose the lot very quickly.

Your hair is so dark and dense it's highlighting the white scalp at the crown. The crown for most people can be a little bit thinner, I'd keep an eye on it, if it gets worse, think about treatment/s.

The derm is probably correct and nice to hear that she didn't ignore the issue.

Hi thanks for the reply. I am already on finasteride + minoxidil. What I want to know is if this is the regular male pattern baldness or diffuse thinning, ie. is this much diffuse thinning standard for common male pattern baldness?

 

[Vanitykills]

I can't see your hairline, do you have any recession?

As i said diffuse is very common, mine was. However the good thing about diffuse with no recession is, if you catch it early, you can make a full recovery.

Those with classic male pattern baldness very rarely recover their hairline.

 

[amazingmandibles]

I can't see your hairline, do you have any recession?

As i said diffuse is very common, mine was. However the good thing about diffuse with no recession is, if you catch it early, you can make a full recovery.

Those with classic male pattern baldness very rarely recover their hairline.

Yes, I do have some slight recession, I'd classify it somewhere between Norwood 1-2. Do you also use minoxidil? If you do, do you try to ensure coverage across all areas of scalp affected by thinning? It seems hard to ensure proper coverage with the standard dosage of 1ml minoxidil per application. Thanks very much for your help once again.

 

[Vanitykills]

I don't use minoxidil, I stopped. I only use Propecia now.

When using minoxidil, wash hair with a good shampoo, towel dry, it can be slightly damp but not wet.

Use 1ml for the hairline and 1ml for the back, morning and evening.

 

[Wiseboi]

And if is diffuse hair how to you cure it

 

[Vanitykills]

You can never cure it as you have to keep using the treatments or it will revert back. In some cases it can also just stop working, if you're unlucky.

Only minoxidil and finasteride are clinically proven to work. Either finasteride on its own or both together.

Minoxodil used on its own a resounding NO, you will lose ground eventually.

 

[Wiseboi]

Will finasteride lose ground?

 

[Vanitykills]

if you start early enough and keep using it and have no side effects, most likely no.

 

[Seeker988]

Hello guys, I am aware that I am undergoing male pattern baldness but I'm unsure of which type it is. I went to see a dermatologist, and she diagnosed me with male pattern baldness however I'm unsure if the derma was aware that I am potentially diffusing as there are some major visual differences between what my hair/scalp looks like when wet vs when it is dry. I did not show the dermatologist any pictures of my hair/scalp when it is wet.
What I want to know is:
1) Is this normal male pattern baldness or diffuse thinning?
2) How common is diffuse thinning among those suffering male pattern baldness?

How did she conduct the appointment and diagnosis?

 

[amazingmandibles]

How did she conduct the appointment and diagnosis?

The derma used this mechanical needle sort of device to first check the DHT resistant part of the hair (the bottom lower area at the back of the head), she said it was fine. (still not too sure what she did TBH) As for slight 'bald spot' you can see in the picture with dry hair + my slightly receding hairline, the dermatologist said that no blood test was necessary and outright stated it was male pattern baldness.

 

[amazingmandibles]

I don't use minoxidil, I stopped. I only use Propecia now.

When using minoxidil, wash hair with a good shampoo, towel dry, it can be slightly damp but not wet.

Use 1ml for the hairline and 1ml for the back, morning and evening.

Thanks for the help, appreciate it really

 

[Vanitykills]

No problem. Best advice I can give you is, stick to it and don't stop.

 

[amazingmandibles]

I have edited my original post to include Q3. If anyone could provide input, it would be much appreciated

 

[Vanitykills]

Full diffuse is when the whole top of your head is thinning at the same rate. Thinning is just another word for diffuse. Looking at the images you are diffuse / thinning, at an area spread across the crown. Nothing complicated about it.

it's all balding, just different progression.

People with classic male pattern baldness can maintain density in certain areas but bald at the temples and crown.

 

[amazingmandibles]

So would my case be classic male pattern baldness? Or something more akin to full diffuse thinning?

 

[Vanitykills]

You say you have recession, couple that with the crown loss, it's looking like classic male pattern baldness........you have really dense areas.

You're treating it now so no need to worry, it should all fill in.