boo radley

First off, I'd like to thank you guys for the support. Like I posted earlier, I was aware of the hair loss, but not the extent of it, particulary up top and in the back...it has taken me by surprise. I'm still a little stunned by it. Just hearing others echo the same comments regarding their "discovery" helps out quite a bit. Second, I appreciate the up-front comments. My own assessment is that any potential donor hair I have is indeed fine and sparse. I'm thinking there probably isn't enough for a HT to provide me with the type of results I'd be happy with. For me, that means having high density and pretty full coverage (I can live with the high hairline). My limited research and the feedback in this thread is leading me to believe that's not a realistic expectation. I'm not into deluding myself, so at this point I'm seriously considering shaving it off, and if I don't like the result, then trying the Rogaine/Finistride regimen. I dunno, I still have alot of research to do. Again, thanks for the replies, they are helpful, and feel free to offer any other comments. *edited for spelling Boo

Thanks guys, I will probably pick up some Rogaine tonight...I hadn't realized that it is now available OTC. I'm not expecting too much from it, but it's better than doing nothing in the interim. I'm also going to do two or three HT consultations...I'll start the ball rolling on that right away. Any other comments? Thanks again, Boo

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Hi everyone, I've been lurking for a few days and after discovering the wealth of information and support on here, decided to post. I realized I would have a future receding hailine when I was in high school. I could pull back my existing (at the time)hair and see what was (sadly) in my future. My hair didn't really start thinning until my mid-20's. The rate of hair loss really started to accelerate in my late 20's-early 30's. I'm 32 now, and the situation has gotten pretty bad. I'm about ready to shave it all off, but I don't think I have the skull shape to pull off the Mr. Clean look. I have learned quite a bit from reading through the various sections of the site and doing some searches. I've posted my pics and would greatly appreciate honest feedback as to what you think my options may be (HT, various medications, shave it, etc.) Don't try to spare my feelings, I'm looking for realistic assesments to help me make an informed decision (as I'm sure we all are). I hadn't realized until this morning (when I took the pics and finally saw the top and back of my head) how bad my hair loss had become. Is there enough left to salvage? All replies greatly appreciated! Boo

Hi everyone, I've been lurking for a few days and after discovering the wealth of information and support on here, decided to post. I realized I would have a future receding hailine when I was in high school. I could pull back my existing (at the time)hair and see what was (sadly) in my future. My hair didn't really start thinning until my mid-20's. The rate of hair loss really started to accelerate in my late 20's-early 30's. I'm 32 now, and the situation has gotten pretty bad. I'm about ready to shave it all off, but I don't think I have the skull shape to pull off the Mr. Clean look. I have learned quite a bit from reading through the various sections of the site and doing some searches. I've posted my pics and would greatly appreciate honest feedback as to what you think my options may be (HT, various medications, shave it, etc.) Don't try to spare my feelings, I'm looking for realistic assesments to help me make an informed decision (as I'm sure we all are). I hadn't realized until this morning (when I took the pics and finally saw the top and back of my head) how bad my hair loss had become. Is there enough left to salvage? All replies greatly appreciated! Boo