manwithaplan

Did I ever say to these people “nope, not doing it?” No I didn’t, I’ve valued everyone’s advice and am in the process of getting that done. I’ve been thanking the people who have given me advice and am taking everything they say into consideration. I’m sorry I may sound like a 6 year old, that’s not what I’m trying to do. I’m just asking questions, but probably didn’t do so in the best manner. You guys advice is much appreciated, I am just not handling the situation well and portraying my proper intentions. Instead, I’m freaking out about it and that’s immature and silly. So I do truly apologize.

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Makes complete sense, I've just read side effects and have heard mostly that they don't normally take place, but few have said it has affected them and their sex drive... just taking precautionary measures. I like to get mine while I can, lol.:rolleyes: Appreciate that advice, I am a stubborn Italian and I know I'm going to need to put that all to the side because I know this is going to be a long process that will take quite a few years.. especially if I'm only 21. As impatient as I have, I'm going to have to learn that patience is a virtue and it will pay off. Gotta remain positive. Have to remember that:D

Also, I apologize if I am coming out a little harsh or mean. I just know based on family history and just the way the hair is receding... this looks like Norwood 5-7 if I don't take action. Just scares the living life out of me man. I worry I'll never be the same confidence wise.

I appreciate all the feedback thus far... Pharmaceutical Sales is the goal. I would love to work my way into racing parts sales over time, however, I am not sure that'll be where the money lays.. I see everyone suggesting Finesterade.. I worry about the side effects because the last thing I want to do is mess with my hormones. I wish there was a way to not have to take medicine that can possibly make you have limp d*** to preserve hair, but I guess that is the sacrifice I'll have to make. I posted a few pictures in this response.. Picture 1 and 2 are about 5 minutes after a shower, picture 3 as well, as I parted my hair to show you how it's shedding in my frontal area. Picture 4 is after about 15 minutes of drying. Do you guys see why I am so worried now? I've already lost a bunch of hair, as well as thickness.... especially the thickness man... There's literally no point in me to even put hair gel in my hair anymore, just a lame comb over that makes everything with losing my hair just look obvious. I must ask. Why is it a good idea to wait on the hair transplant? I'm already losing my hair, as you can see. I've been using Rogaine, mainly on the back of my crown area, and I'll be honest, I'm still losing hair. It's basically "just hanging on." It doesn't seem to matter what I'm doing there. I'm worried if I do not do anything soon, I'm going to be at the Norwood 5-7 area by the time I'm 25 and I'm just at that point screwed. This just stresses and worries the living life out of me. I guess I'll look into medical therapy, but I am just confused on why I should wait on a transplant.. it seems at this point I still have a thick layer of hair on the back and side of my head.. that's about all I have. At this point, I've kind of figured out I'm going to need more than one transplant. Appreciate the rest of the incoming feedback. Means a lot to have some sort of guidance and help, as I am not in the best place mentally because of this. I've never had something effect my confidence and ability to just want to go out and do things in my life. I really pray this whole balding situation will get resolved one day...

Good to hear, that's a bit of reassurance. Thank you. I will look into that, but I must ask, why seek medical therapy first? Not discrediting your statement by any means, I am just curious. I know my situation, from genetics, will not get any better. I will look and try to get put on Finasteride as soon as I can, as well.

Hello all, I'm sure you've seen many posts similar to mine. However, I felt it was necessary to post my story and get as many opinions and words of advice as I possibly can, as everyone's hair loss story is different. Anything is appreciated, believe that. I'm a 21 year old college student and I am losing my hair. I would say I first noticed it at the end of my freshman year in college, where the back crown area of my head had a small bald spot. It was alarming, but I did not think much of it. Fast forward to about a year, and things begin to get worse. The back area of my head was continuing to shed hair and by around July/August of 2017, I was seeing hair in my hands... every. single. time I took a shower. I freaked out. My confidence shot down, my motivation began to go down to the pit of no return. Now I see hair everywhere. In the bathroom, shower, on my pillows, around the house. Its scary.. really scary man. I knew my time of losing hair would come, it's in the gene pool... but not this soon by any means. My dad started balding in his early 30s and just recently shaved his head at age 50, and my entire moms side of the family is all bald (go figure). My mom's brothers actually started losing hair around the same time as I did, one even sooner than me (again, go figure lol). Growing up, I always had an extremely thick head of hair. Until I had to have it cut sophomore year because of high school baseball, my mom and dad always used to say I had a "thick mop" on my head. My hair was always something I enjoyed spiking, styling, having woman run their hands through.. all of that. Now, that's all thrown out the window. I'm losing my hair slowly, but surely. To say its demoralizing is a HUGE understatement. I was always viewed as growing up as a very attractive male (not trying to sound conceited, I promise. I just am looking at the past and realized things from high school/beginning of college.) I went from having a multitude of beautiful girls coming up to me, talking to me at bars/in classes.. all that. I was in a fraternity at my school for about two years, I was joining clubs, socializing like I planned on once I graduated high school, all that. Now, I'm scared to even go step outside because of all the mean, rude comments I've gotten about my hair loss. I cant even go do this I enjoyed and made me who I was, like play basketball, work out, go on runs, even go out, without someone either saying something or looking at me funny. I get funny looks all the damn time and I am not looked at the same anymore. It hurts. It's put me in a spiraling end of depression, to be quite honest. I posted a few attachments, the first one was from junior year in high school, the next one was from the end of my freshman year of college, where I began to see the crown thinning slightly and losing hair. As you could see, I could still spike my hair up in the front like I loved and desired. I really wasn't worry about anything at the time. The next two is my current state. My hair is a bit greasy, as my bum self didn't shower today (gross, I am aware). However, I used this as a reference point because it's where I truly see where I am losing hair and how thin my hair is and is continuing to become. Crazy though, right? I currently am using Rogaine 5% Form for men on the back of my head/crown area and in some points of the top of my head. I used to use molding clay and sometimes gel for my hair in the front. This past 6-8 months or so, every time I would put the hair product to spike my hair up, I would lose anywhere from 2-10 hair strands and see them in my hand with the remains of my hair product/gel. Its made me just say screw it and not spike it up anymore. I compensated this look with growing my beard out as well, so I at least can show I am manly enough to grow a beard (have had facial hair of some sort since the end of 5th grade, biggest blessing in disguise.) I am about to go into my senior year into college and get into the internship/work force world. I decided to leave my apartment and live back at home for the next year to be surrounded with my loving family, close friends who do not judge me for whom I am, and to have an eventual hair transplant done soon... hopefully a FUE Transplant is what I am planning to do. I've done some research and seen how risk free it is, especially compared to FUT Transplants and the results are still just as amazing... I am blessed to have parents who care and have busted their ass to put me into college and have money to where we do not need to worry about money situations anymore... within reason obviously. I know I am only 21, but man, I wanna be great in this world. I want to be the best damn salesman once I graduate college, I want to find me a beautiful wife, have an amazing family, continue the racing career in karting I just started last fall and find some sponsorship. I know I have a great personality, that's the only reason I am still making new friends and still able to at least somewhat converse with woman. But man, I hate to say it, but in this society and generation, a 5 foot 9 balding/bald man does not have as many options to jobs, sponsors, and especially woman as if I had hair... regardless of how fit I look. I cannot say I have any sort of confidence now and if I fail to take action, it's only going to get worse. I'm not on Finesterate yet, I heard that is something that is needed for a hair transplant or is extremely recommended before so. If you guys need me to post any extra pictures to get a better diagnosis of my situation, let me know and I will do so. I'm in Florida as well. Any advice, words of encouragement, doctors you recommend for a hair transplant surgery in the state, or opinions on what I should do is greatly appreciated and would mean the absolute world to me... you have no idea. I don't want to feel like what I've been feeling for the past year and I want to get out of this rut like I know I can. I want to feel like myself again. I want to have woman look at me like they used to and have people like my family, friends, and relatives point it out like back in the day. For those who have read this all, thanks again. Means the world.