Hey all! I have read damn near every thread on this site and I am very encouraged! I started to notice that my hairline was starting to recede about 3 years ago. It wasn't bad and actually progressed very slowly. I am probably a Norwood 2 right now and I don't know if I really need to worry as much as I do. Every time I shower I lose about 10-15 hairs and looking at myself in the mirror afterwards is horrific! I'm only thinning at the temples (just like my dad, my uncle, my grandpa...etc.) and know that I will never be bald, but I just can't deal with the temple recession. My dad is probably a Norwood 3ish but he still has lot's of hair! Should I be worrying so damn much or should I just accept the fact that I will have "parking lots?" Everyone says I still look good and I can still get chicks, but damn these parking lots!! Confidence is down....way down. I just started Proscar today and hoping it will maintain and even give some regrowth. I just want to tell everyone this: DO NOT BEAT YOURSELF UP OVER HAIRLOSS!! I know it's easier said then done, but it's the person, not the hair! I still have girls tell me I'm hot and all that......it's because I don't show my discouragement! Hang in there all....and remember.....as you get older most chicks don't care about hair! :hairy: