guitar557

I posted once before on the this board because my hairloss was really very frightening and dramatic. Ive been advised by more than a few that transplanting is a bad idea for guys my age(21), and propecia and proscar arent great either, especially because of the side effects. So, basically its just a crappy situation all around. Recently Ive been reading up on nutrition, and how the prostate affects the creation of DHT, which we all know is the root of all of this. Well, from what Ive gathered, it seems that supplements such as Saw Palmetto and Soy seriously counter the production of DHT, while promoting prostate health. I was just wondering what your opinions were on this, especially if you currently use them. Also, have any of you tried the "natural hairloss cures" such as Provillus, etc? I am so desperate I am ready to try anything.

I posted once before on the this board because my hairloss was really very frightening and dramatic. Ive been advised by more than a few that transplanting is a bad idea for guys my age(21), and propecia and proscar arent great either, especially because of the side effects. So, basically its just a crappy situation all around. Recently Ive been reading up on nutrition, and how the prostate affects the creation of DHT, which we all know is the root of all of this. Well, from what Ive gathered, it seems that supplements such as Saw Palmetto and Soy seriously counter the production of DHT, while promoting prostate health. I was just wondering what your opinions were on this, especially if you currently use them. Also, have any of you tried the "natural hairloss cures" such as Provillus, etc? I am so desperate I am ready to try anything.

Something Ive been thinking about lately since it seems odd to me that I lost a lot of hair so rapidly. As a kid, up to about 18, I was depressed and had pretty bad hygiene habits. I mean, I wouldnt wash my hair very often, and I would sweat, play sports, and not even care too much. I was not very gentle with my hair either, I scratched, and when i did wash I used hot water. What I noticed when my hair was first falling out was not just regular hairs, but they were coming out with small white formations on the tips. It seems these little white balls were coming straight out of my scalp, like the whole hair follicle or something had dried out and died. Anyone know what I am talking about? Anyway, Im guessing this may have resulted from an infection, fungus, or just very bad hygiene. I live a much more healthy lifestyle now, and I am wondering if this hairloss might be reversible or if it indicates some other problem? I would like to get some opinions here before I see a doctor

For any of you out there who live in the Philly area, are there any good dermatologists that you could reccommend?

Usually my hair is cut very short, but since living on my own Ive kind of let it grow. I admit I have been living under tremendous stress over the last 3 years, and not in the healthiest manner either. Ive been avoiding seeing a doctor just because of the cost, I dont currently have medical insurance. I think I will have to do so eventually. I know my hair loss isnt normal, I personally think it might be hygiene/health/stress related, or at least Im hoping. Is it possible that some of the hair Im losing will grow back if I remedy the situation? Thanks for all the input so far guys.

i did some research on diffuse thinning, and someone mentions thyroid problems possibly being a factor. I know my sister suffers from some sort of thyroid condition, which has caused her to gain a tremendous amount a weight, (she used to be a toothpick). I am the only person in my family who is very thin, and I thought I had avoided this thyroid problem. Is it possible my hairloss could be linked? Is hairloss due to malnutrition, etc. reversible? Nobody on my father's side of the family is bald, just have the traditional front hairline pattern.

I know the reasons against a man in his 20s getting HTs. Personally, this is an unrealistic avenue for me financially at the moment, and I dont yet know how my balding will progress, or why it is happening at such a rapid rate. The fact that I even have to think about this at 21 makes me sad. I always assumed I would adopt my fathers hairloss, which was basically deep temples, but no significant hairloss elsewhere. I dont know if malnutrition or stress or hairstyles or hats have any effect on my hairloss, but I seem to be going bald at 21 years old! Sadly, Im not even over acne yet and I already have less hair than my father. I feel terrible about it, so I want to know what I can do. I just want to live my life while Im young! Ive heard about propecia, and Im thinking about it. Id like to at least keep the hair that I have. I am completely overwhelmed by this. I wish all of you luck.

I know the reasons against a man in his 20s getting HTs. Personally, this is an unrealistic avenue for me financially at the moment, and I dont yet know how my balding will progress, or why it is happening at such a rapid rate. The fact that I even have to think about this at 21 makes me sad. I always assumed I would adopt my fathers hairloss, which was basically deep temples, but no significant hairloss elsewhere. I dont know if malnutrition or stress or hairstyles or hats have any effect on my hairloss, but I seem to be going bald at 21 years old! Sadly, Im not even over acne yet and I already have less hair than my father. I feel terrible about it, so I want to know what I can do. I just want to live my life while Im young! Ive heard about propecia, and Im thinking about it. Id like to at least keep the hair that I have. I am completely overwhelmed by this. I wish all of you luck.