Hi guys. I feel for anyone experiencing hair loss. No way in heck did I expect this to creep up on me at 25.

I've had a cowlick since birth, however, my hairs do not seem as thick as they once were, and I'm concerned that I'm experiencing the beginning stages of MPB.

I've been using Nioxin System 1 for about a month now...honestly not sure if it has helped, but I do like the feeling of it.

I've attached a few images. If someone could please let me know, I would greatly appreciate it.

I just trimmed my hair down today, so this is about as short as I ever take it. I'm not sure if this is magnifying the issue, however, my hairs do seem thinner (I saw a picture of the top of my head taken outside in the sunlight by a friend from directly above me, and it concerned me). The thinness of my hair is really concerning me, too. My hairline has receded a little bit, however, I'm not sure if it's just the "mature" hairline that many men experience.

I do also want to add that the density of my hair on my crown seems to be the same density as the hair on the rest of my head. If I pull on the hair on my crown, it doesn't come out easily. Also, if I take pictures of different areas of my head (side, top, back), I can see the scalp a little bit through the hair when there is more light on my head. I'm not sure if this implies that I just have thin hair? My hair has been thin for a while, but it just seems thinner now.

Also, if this is MBP, what's the next step?

Thanks in advance...

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Here is another image taken from a different angle.

Thanks again...

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This one is taken with a bit more direct light on the crown.

Sorry if this is too much, just wanted to make sure you have a few different "angles" and lighting scenarios.

I do plan on going to see a dermatologist, FYI, but many of you seem very knowledgeable with this topic so I guess it can't hurt to ask...

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Profile shot - this might help too. As you can see, you can see parts of my scalp on the side, too, so I'm not sure if this is typical of MPB. Again, the cut is really close to my skin, so I'm not sure how "normal" this is. Can't hurt to ask though...

Density is the same on the side as on the top.

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Here are two before shots. Not sure if this will help at all. These were taken approximately 1 week ago.

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Second before shot...

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Tony,

Welcome to our discussion forum. Given that hair loss is usually only noticeable after 50% loss to an area, it's difficult to know for sure given your pictures.

However, it does appear that there may be some thinning in the crown/vertex and forelock areas. This could be the early stages of male pattern baldness. To know for sure, you may want to visit a hair restoration physician who can evaluate your scalp under magnifcation and perform a miniaturization test.

A qualified hair restoration physician can also write presciptions for Propecia and go over this and other viable treatments for pattern baldness.

I hope this helps.

Bill

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Hi Bill,

Thank you for that information.

What and where is the "forelock"? I Googled this but couldn't find anything.

Also, would the prescreened surgeon's located through the link above be the ones to assess me, or would I need to go to someone like a dermatologist? I wasn't sure if these surgeons are just for people who have already progressed quite a bit with MPB and are looking for surgical solutions (which I'm not if I do have MPB).

TIA

TonyM232,

The forelock area is the zone right behind the hairline going back into the central region of the scalp. On second inspection, I'm not really seeing any thinning there, moreso toward the crown and immediately in front of it.

A hair restoration physician prescreened by this site can evaluate your scalp and help you work out a long term hair restoration plan. You can also go to a dermatologist.

I hope this helps.

Bill

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Helps a lot! Thanks Bill, I really appreciate it.