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Yeah, told them both same description given above. Also got word from Dr. Marla who says i am most likely a candidate, and Dr. Humayun who says 90% that i am, but he can't confirm without seeing the density of donor area. I think i am going to pay a visit to Dr. Marla sometime next week for a consultation.

Just got word from Dr's Hasson & Wong, who suggest that it may be too early for a surgery ... i'm advised to continue on medication for a while

Hey everyone, I would like to know: Does shaving your head (with a razor) for someone who may be likely to suffer from male pattern baldness in the future, increase the rate of baldness? In my case, i don't have a family history of baldness. I had a full set of hair at 16, but then decided to shave it off with a razor by visiting the barber, and continued doing so for a year. It was after all the Stone Cold era (think WWE). The barber put on a very generous amount of after shave each time. When i started to grow it again around 17, they never really grew back, and i realized i was going bald. So is there any link between the two, or is this a bad coincidence? Thanks!

Thank you for the reply. I was referring to issues with libido and erectile problems. I was getting worried since I was feeling some problems in these areas, but it they were probably unrelated and due to unhealthy eating or lack of exercise. I was very glad to hear your view that finasteride is safe. You have really set me at ease! I will now continue to use it regularly, along with rogaine and nizoral. I talked to Dr. Humayun's assistant, Mr. Shahid, who also told me that the medicine is safe. Also, i have received positive replies from Dr. Rahal and Mr. Shahid (Dr. Humayun's assistant) who have given a very similar analysis to Dr. Bernard. The gist is that I am a candidate for HT as long as i commit to at least 2 transplants, 1st for hairline and 2nd to focus on crown. Dr. Rahal is recommending starting off with 4000+ grafts, and i still have to personally talk to Dr. Humayun. I think i am very likely to go ahead with a HT within a month of two, not yet sure which surgeon though. Here are additional pictures i sent to them:

Thank you Dr. Bernard for your reply, I have been on exactly the medication you suggested for around 11 months. I would like your advice on the use of propecia 1 mg though. I have been seeing side effects since the start of use. Can continued use cause permanent damage? I am a little worried about that. Lastly, i would like to confirm that your opinion is that i continue medication till i reach NW7 and then consider a HT?

Yup, i know its pretty bad. Whats surprising to me is that i don't have a family history of baldness. Anyway, I know i am going to kick myself later if i don't try and get more information, so i'd like to know the best way to get doctor feedback on this site. I'll send off my pics to Dr. Humayun and see what he has to say, though i can't help thinking that since MikeTheDane has already suggested a 99% refusal rate, there really is no point. What i would like to mention is that i dont really have major needs from a hair transplant. At 23, i at least want to be able to look somewhere in the late 20's. Currently im judged to be in my late 30's which is pretty annoying. Maybe if i go the FUE route and concentrate on the crown, then it would be easier to keep my hair short?

Here are some quickly taken pics. I am not sure what people would be looking for so i tried to take various angles and w/wout flash. please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks MikeTheDane. Solid advice, no doubt there. You're right, i am not sure i am willing to shave down and accept showing a scar. Tattoos and wigs are really a no go for me. I guess i will have to do some more thinking on this. The fin is really hurting me though. I am afraid i started noticing the side effects a few months after use, and have stopped taking it for almost a week at a time - only to see myself in the mirror and start taking it again. Vin Diesel, i envy you. I am going to see a local clinic soon to get a free consultation again. Thanks a million for the support

Hi, This site has been a wonderful read so far, almost like a novel. i have rarely seen this good drama, suspense and intrigue (from discussing doctors and results) on forums. Heres my story. I started loosing hair around 17, which rapidly increased around age 20 (i suspect possibly due to change in drinking water/chlorine content) and now i am almost 23. I fall in between category V and VI on the oft quoted hair loss chart. I had an initial consultation at a clinic which gave me conflicting advice after meeting with 2 doctors. One doctor recommended that i do not go for a transplant so soon and wait till a permanent balding pattern sets in, while the other doctor (and owner) was quote adamant that i do a transplant and essentially said that his employee had done a mis-diagnosis. I decided to not do the surgery at the time, and have been taking finasteride and minoxidil almost daily for a year. I have seen my balding areas grow slightly longer hair at the front, which are still weak and fall regularly, but nothing positive for the crown area. This year i think i am ready to try once more to get myself a HT. I am on a limited budget since i am a student, but also would like to attempt a 2500+ graft transplant, assuming my donor area supports this. Can anyone give recommendations for doctors in Canada? I am also able to go to Pakistan if thats cheaper. I have heard rave reviews about Dr. Humayun in Islamabad. Also, can anyone give feedback on Hair Club (Dr. Nasir Rashid)? They seem to have a lot of celebrities on their payroll and are definitely charging the most as well. Thank you very much for your help. I will try to add some pictures soon.