Rapidly miniaturizing hairline & shedding (pics)

[ladygaga1]

Hi Guys

I've been around these forums for a while and my hairline has started to worry me the past few weeks. I've been extremely stressed with work and a new relationship recently, which might have had something to do with the increased shedding and thinning at the front of my hairline. I have always been a NW2, high hairline, but in the past 6 months, I've noticed the front thin out a bit and also noticed some tingling / burning sensation at the front of my hairline sometimes. My scalp is starting to be visible under sunlight, which sucks, but My crown and top of the head is still pretty thick.

Is this the start of male pattern baldness? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated !! Thanks

 

[RhinestoneHLT]

Good thing you caught it early while you have a hairline, that is indeed male pattern baldness.

Talk to a dermatologist about treatment. Minoxidil is helpful a bit, but I never had any serious progress until I started Propecia.
Make sure you talk to your doctor about Propecia before use, there are real risks involved.

Good luck.

 

[biddybomb]

some miniturization, you still have a nice hairline, take finasteride before its too late

 

[ladygaga1]

Hi! I can't believe its been 5 years, I posted this back in 2016. I have been on 1mg finasteride since this post and was on minoxidil for the most part of last year however I stopped around new years due to laziness.
I'm 30 y/o and finasteride has definitely slowed down my hair loss as you can see the miniaturization I had back in 2016 however my hair overall was thick behind the hairline.
It now been a few months since I have been shedding like crazy and would like to know your thoughts.. is it time for dutasteride/RU?
Any insights would be appreciated.

 

[Norwoody]

You could consider those treatments. Also consider microneedling as well as oral minoxidil.