SarcasticHorse
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Hey guys, another frustrated young bachelor coping with my missing hair. I'm 22, probably been losing since I was 18-19, but didn't really notice it. I've got the classic temple recession...the whole "U" thing goin' on in the front. Here's some pics I found after digging through tons of files that show my hairline disappearing from 2002-2005 (and by the way, it seems like its gone awlful quick since 2002...is this normal speed?):
http://www.sarcastic-horse.com/hlh.htm
I really first noticed all this in August 2004 or so, but thought it was due to some medication I'd been taking (one side effect was thinning hair). I was a naive little bastard. Starting taking saw palmetto, etc. all the natural stuff until May of 2005. In May started using Minoxidil on top of the naturals and finally starting taking Propecia on July 13th.
I've since stopped using Minoxidil because of the inconvenience, but I'll probably start using it again soon. I'm about 4.5 months into Propecia and, like so many others, feel that my hair has gotten slightly worse since I started taking. I'm being patient though and hopefully I can restore a smidgen of my diginity (and confidence as well).
I'll have some recent pics up very soon to really show you guys where I'm at. My frontal and temporal areas are strugglin', so wish me luck.
**EDIT*** Almost forgot family history:
Dad: Started losing in his early 30's; still has a little left at 55, but getting closer to absolute zero.
Dad's Dad: 83 years old with a FULL HEAD of grey hair
Mom's Dad: Started losing in 50's, still had a decent amount left at 67
Mom's Brother: 60 with small bald spot, very thick otherwise, no frontal loss or recession at all.
I think that whole "Mother's Side" thing is bullshit...
-Sarcastic Horse (a disgruntled college student)
http://www.sarcastic-horse.com/hlh.htm
I really first noticed all this in August 2004 or so, but thought it was due to some medication I'd been taking (one side effect was thinning hair). I was a naive little bastard. Starting taking saw palmetto, etc. all the natural stuff until May of 2005. In May started using Minoxidil on top of the naturals and finally starting taking Propecia on July 13th.
I've since stopped using Minoxidil because of the inconvenience, but I'll probably start using it again soon. I'm about 4.5 months into Propecia and, like so many others, feel that my hair has gotten slightly worse since I started taking. I'm being patient though and hopefully I can restore a smidgen of my diginity (and confidence as well).
I'll have some recent pics up very soon to really show you guys where I'm at. My frontal and temporal areas are strugglin', so wish me luck.
**EDIT*** Almost forgot family history:
Dad: Started losing in his early 30's; still has a little left at 55, but getting closer to absolute zero.
Dad's Dad: 83 years old with a FULL HEAD of grey hair
Mom's Dad: Started losing in 50's, still had a decent amount left at 67
Mom's Brother: 60 with small bald spot, very thick otherwise, no frontal loss or recession at all.
I think that whole "Mother's Side" thing is bullshit...
-Sarcastic Horse (a disgruntled college student)