ju5tin Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi guys/girls....Just joined and I guess just hoping for some advice. I am 40 and at a point where my hair is an issue. I shave it all off but have let it grow due to my girlfriends dislike of it short and have decided to have a go at growing dreadlocks before I get too old. It may sound odd but its a life choice and I need to know if its possible. Im also looking for costs and procedures for treatments. I looked at the chart and I didnt fit any particular scaling. I have receding thin hair and its badly visible on the sides the longer it gets. It looks thicker the shorter it is. So heres some pics, hope some advice is on the horizon...good to be aboard. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member haircut Posted April 23, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2011 Your loss looks very diffused. I would suggest seeing a good HT doctor before you decide to do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ju5tin Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 My Gp called it male pattern balding, As my mothers father was completely bald, I presumed it was my fate too. I presume HT doctor is a doctor who specialises in hair treatment? Cheers J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member haircut Posted April 23, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2011 Sorry for the abbreviations. The second photo looks like diffused thinning. It could just be the lighting in the photo. I would ask a reputable hair transplant doctor before I did anything. By reputable I mean one of the recommended doctors on this forum. By all means stay away from the butchers of Bosley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted April 23, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2011 The hair thinning at the back/sides is unusual. Not your typical male pattern baldness. Did your grandfather lose hair in the same regions? I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ju5tin Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi, Well I never knew my grandfather but recall as a toddler and through pictures that he was totally bald. It isnt the light, it really is like this, even visible when its short. The receding is more so on one side than the other too. Not symmetrical. The back is pretty thick but the peak at the front is fluffy and difficult to do anything with. The sides are both as bad as each other and look worse the longer my hair is. Ive dyed my hair alot in the past and been on various meds for different reasons over the past 6 years. I just presumed it was my lot due to genetics on my mothers side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member limitlesshair Posted April 23, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi there, as haircut said you might be suffering from diffuse thinning but it's best to go to a dermatologist to find out what your suffering from. Your Gp stated that your suffering from Male pattern baldness if so then it's best to use medicines such as propecia to slow down the hairloss and hold onto your existing hair. I would then do atleast 6 months research and find a reputable hair translant doctor for a hair transplant as you're a canditate for it. My advise is just from research but i hope it helped, It's best to contact a hair t doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ju5tin Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Thank you. I am looking into possibilities, Also cost as I am not working at present due to long term illness. I cant find ball park figures on the net. But am curious as to what treatment might cost...I know that is a question that could hinge on many different variables but hey...you gotta ask. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted April 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 24, 2011 Firstly, growing dreadlocks is probably not a very good idea and I would think might even accelerate your thinning from a) the weight of the hair clumping together, and b) fact that your not cleansing your scalp. Also, it does look like you're suffering from diffuse thinning in the donor area which would make a HT unrealistic for two reasons: 1) You risk showing scarring. 2) Your donor might be too thin to provide for the HT. Sorry, I don't mean to sound grim, but leaving your hair short looks like your best option. It appears like you have a cool, rocker style going on--I would accentuate that look. If the girlfriend can't accept it, dump her and find a new one... I am the owner/operator of AHEAD INK a Scalp Micropigmentation Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. www.aheadink.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ju5tin Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 Well its for the drreads Im doing this otherwise its clipper time. As for the girlfriend, its not that much of an issue, she just prefers me with hair and I cant blame her, Im not ditching her after 5 years and its not like that. But here goes for some gasping time....I woke up this morning having read some replies here and elsewhere and realised I have more than just probably been the architect of my own problems....get this for thinking back. I realised I havent washed my hair more than 10 times in the last 30 years, I dont dry it, I rub it with a towel until its dry and up to last year I used stiff styling wax and hairspray on it.....hahaha its almost laughable to wonder why my hair is thinning. So here goes, I dont know if its reversible but im using Lush Veganese shampoo daily now whilst massaging my scalp for 15-20 minutes. Im gonna dry with a dryer and avoid wearing hats as much as possible. I have an inch and a half to grow before dreads are a possibilyt so this might be a few months worth of trying out a new regime, Gonna go for diet change too, drinking milk, water each day, orange juice and stuff as Im aiming to lose weight too so going healthier. I heard sessame seeds and sunflower seeds are rich in stuff needed to promote hair growth so im gonna invest in some of that too. Ok here I go, will keep y'all updated. Its this or bust so it may be just getting acquainted with the old clippers again but lets hope not.......J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted April 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 24, 2011 It could be possible that the way you treated your hair has been responsible for the all-over thinning. Vigorous rubbing could be potentially harmful. I'm not totally sure on how dreds are put in but styles which involve lots of pulling of the hair and tension can cause traction alopecia. When hair is pulled too hard too often the follicles can be damaged. This is basically the why rubbing too hard could be a factor in hairloss. I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted April 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 24, 2011 Did you ever have dreadlocks before? It might be another reason why you are thin on the sides (i.e. traction alopecia). It's unusual to have that pattern from just genes unless you are a diffuse thinner. Dreadlocks/turbans/etc. = playing with fire when it comes to hair loss. Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted April 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 24, 2011 And going on a diet, drinking water, milk and all is good for you. But it won't do anything for your hair. Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ju5tin Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 No man never had dreads before. Im trying to live healthier, I know it wont grow me hair but Ive let my body drift and just plodded along leaving my hair without taking care and treating it right.....maybe by changing habits I can get back on track, if not I'll shave it short and get a little thinner round the middle at the same time...If its not necessarily genetic then maybe the way I treated it might be the reason. Anyhoo Im gonna be good to myself and if the result is ok then cool..if not then so be it. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Levrais Posted April 25, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted April 25, 2011 Ju5tin, If you want to try some nutritional supplements, I have been told that zinc, biotin and msm are good for hair health. 5700 FUE in 3 procedures with Dr. Bisanga View my patient website: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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