Jeffss:
You need to realize that you are not that young (with respect to male pattern baldness), and are indeed fortunate to be in your situation at age 26. By age 30, nearly 1 out of every 3 men has some degree of male pattern baldness. I don't know who your friends are and how old they are, but you come across more like an 18-year old boy, than a 26 year old man. If you have some photos which show the true state of your hair, please post them, or stop complaining about your situation, just so that people on this forum can re-assure you and make you feel better.
You need to realize that you are not that young (with respect to male pattern baldness), and are indeed fortunate to be in your situation at age 26. By age 30, nearly 1 out of every 3 men has some degree of male pattern baldness. I don't know who your friends are and how old they are, but you come across more like an 18-year old boy, than a 26 year old man. If you have some photos which show the true state of your hair, please post them, or stop complaining about your situation, just so that people on this forum can re-assure you and make you feel better.