HI all. I've been reading these boards for awhile now, trying to get a better grip on whats going on with my hair, and the possible solutions. I'm 26 now, and looking back, I think I've been losing my hair since I was around 20. At this point, it's having a devastating effect on my life. Ok...maybe not "devastating", as I'm otherwise healthy and see everyday as a gift, but it HAS had a dramatic effect on most social aspects of my life.
I wear a hat every single day. Its horrible. I look good in a hat, but still...it's ridiculous. I am ALWAYS in a hat. Sometimes, when my friends go to the club, I decline simply because my social crutch (my hat), isn't allowed in with me. I have my own business, so it hasn't been that much of a detriment to my professional life, but I honestly don't think I'd have the confidence necessary to ace an interview if I needed to. I don't go swimming. I can't even remember the last time I accepted an invite to the beach. When I absolutely HAVE to go without a hat (ie funerals, weddings, etc), I fake my hairline in with creative styling, and tons of gel to keep it in place. I feel like donald trump lol. I'm racially mixed (1/2 white, 1/2 black), and had a hairline similar to most black men (straight across with connected corners) until I was 20-22. Before I started to recede, I was constantly complimented on my hair, because it has a curly texture (even when very short) that made it stand out. Now, I don't even show it.
Admittedly, my hair isn't as bad as some, but it is pretty bad, and the rate at which it's leaving is scary. I might look decent with a bald head, but I don't appreciate the way nature is forcing my hand lol. Ten minutes ago I took my first 1/4 pill of proscar. For me, that's desperation. I hate all medicines, and am absolutely horrified of the possible side effects of this medication. I'm also completely sick of wearing a hat. Something had to give. I am thinning on top, and I think I'm on course to possibly develop a bald spot on my vertex (i think that's the term). None of that is my immediate concern, or what put me over the edge on the medication. That's the corner recession. I think I've lost over a half inch in the past 2 years. Thats alot of real estate up there lol. If I can stop the thinning, and get a little bit of corner regrowth, I'll shave my head to a 1 or 2, hit the beach, and be satisfied. I'm sick of keeping my hair longer than looks good, just so I can fake my hairline with it. I'm beyond sick of hats. Hopefully I'm a good responder to the finasteride, and don't end up joining the ranks of that vocal 2% with limp members and sore balls lol. I'll try to get some "before" pics up in the next day or two, and keep everyone updated with what I can only hope are substantially different "afters". God I hope this works out...Peace
I wear a hat every single day. Its horrible. I look good in a hat, but still...it's ridiculous. I am ALWAYS in a hat. Sometimes, when my friends go to the club, I decline simply because my social crutch (my hat), isn't allowed in with me. I have my own business, so it hasn't been that much of a detriment to my professional life, but I honestly don't think I'd have the confidence necessary to ace an interview if I needed to. I don't go swimming. I can't even remember the last time I accepted an invite to the beach. When I absolutely HAVE to go without a hat (ie funerals, weddings, etc), I fake my hairline in with creative styling, and tons of gel to keep it in place. I feel like donald trump lol. I'm racially mixed (1/2 white, 1/2 black), and had a hairline similar to most black men (straight across with connected corners) until I was 20-22. Before I started to recede, I was constantly complimented on my hair, because it has a curly texture (even when very short) that made it stand out. Now, I don't even show it.
Admittedly, my hair isn't as bad as some, but it is pretty bad, and the rate at which it's leaving is scary. I might look decent with a bald head, but I don't appreciate the way nature is forcing my hand lol. Ten minutes ago I took my first 1/4 pill of proscar. For me, that's desperation. I hate all medicines, and am absolutely horrified of the possible side effects of this medication. I'm also completely sick of wearing a hat. Something had to give. I am thinning on top, and I think I'm on course to possibly develop a bald spot on my vertex (i think that's the term). None of that is my immediate concern, or what put me over the edge on the medication. That's the corner recession. I think I've lost over a half inch in the past 2 years. Thats alot of real estate up there lol. If I can stop the thinning, and get a little bit of corner regrowth, I'll shave my head to a 1 or 2, hit the beach, and be satisfied. I'm sick of keeping my hair longer than looks good, just so I can fake my hairline with it. I'm beyond sick of hats. Hopefully I'm a good responder to the finasteride, and don't end up joining the ranks of that vocal 2% with limp members and sore balls lol. I'll try to get some "before" pics up in the next day or two, and keep everyone updated with what I can only hope are substantially different "afters". God I hope this works out...Peace
