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Dear friends, First, thanks a lot for the answers as they give me some hope. Fact is I am not considering to have a HT soon, but after becoming aware that I have an issue last year I think it is natural to consider solutions for the future. In regards to minoxidil and finasteride, I have considered them but frankly I have been extremely put off by reports of people losing even more hair as a result (minoxidil) or by side effects that have to do with sexual dysfunction. I would rather be bald than this...

This is my first post here, so hello everyone! I noticed about 1.5 year ago that my crown was thinning and since then I haven't been left with a completely bald patch but I believe the thinning has somewhat progressed. My hair loss has been probably going on for the last 4 years, judging from pictures that I hadn't observed closely in the past, and it is mostly diffuse. This is causing me quite a lot of stress on a daily basis, but fortunately I think I am coping with it better now than last year. Nevertheless, I am considering my possible options for the future: going for the completely bald-shaved look or trying my luck with a hair transplant. As far as hair transplants go, I have seen various before-after pictures and skimming through the forum I have observed some very good results. However, I cannot bring myself to believe that this could be a viable option. How is it possible that a small, single strip from the back of the head would be enough to fill with hair an area that is much bigger? I would really appreciate it if some of you guys who already had one could tell me how good the result is in comparison to a full head of hair. Is it worth it? How close is it to giving you a natural look? I am attaching a recent picture of my crown and front for reference. Thank you in advance for your replies