avian304 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Ok, so here's the issue. I don't have much hair on the crown of my head. But the thing is, I've never had that much hair on the crown of my head. Even as young as 15 I'd get comments about how I was balding. But it's now almost 10 years later and my hair is pretty much the same. (at least I think it is, whenever I grow my hair out it makes my lack thereof hair more apparent) The hair line on my forehead hasn't changed since I was 15, but I still don't have much hair on the crown of my head, leading to a lot of comments about how I was balding. But am I? Is it possible I just don't have that much hair on my crown? My mother also doesn't have much hair on her crown and she has to perm her hair to hide her scalp, so does my female cousin (mothers sisters daughter). Could I just naturally not have that much hair on my crown? I didn't provide a picture as it'll just look like I'm balding, same comment I've gotten since I was 15ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TomCruise Posted June 14, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted June 14, 2011 Some people have experienced male pattern baldness at 15. Are you sure it hasn't gotten any worse over the years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian304 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 I'm not sure if it's gotten worse or not as my hairstyle has changed from skinhead to pony tail over the years. Plus, different lighting makes it more and less obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TomCruise Posted June 14, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted June 14, 2011 In that case I would say more information is needed. In my opinion, you should seek out a professional opinion and/or post photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian304 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hair stylists have said my hair is thinning and photos look like I'm thinning. But its been like that since 15. Plus my female cousins have thin hair on the crown also, some of their scalps are very obvious. My fingers are crossed that it's just that I simply don't have much hair there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted June 14, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted June 14, 2011 It's hard to tell what you mean by "not much hair". Like Tom Cruise said, some guys do experience hairloss at age 15, and sometimes even younger. Can you remember having a thin crown at an earlier age? Kids being cruel, it seems that you would've had comments if you did. 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 ziggy00 Posted June 17, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted June 17, 2011 From the way you described it, it doesn't sound like balding since balding is an action and your hairtype seems to be staying still. Take some good pictures of the crown and hairline so you can see if it's getting worse down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Herakles Posted June 18, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted June 18, 2011 Sounds very similar to my situation. Is your hair very fine? Is there any MPB is your family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian304 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) My hair is somewhat curly/wavy. Some strands are fine some are coarse. There is MPD in my family, all on my mothers side. So, statistically I've got a 75% chance of going bald. Here's some pictures. I'm not balding in front. Keep in mind that I've had people tell me that I'm balding for the past 10 years. But I've never really pointed a camera at myself until now so I can't judge to whether or not it's more thin than 10 years ago. EDIT: I just wanted to add that my hairline has NOT changed at all. It's only my crown that I'm concerned about. Edited July 11, 2011 by avian304 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted July 11, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 11, 2011 avian304, When it comes to matters of hair and hair loss, there are just no rules to follow. If I'd seen your photos with no explanation, I'd have said that you were balding for sure. However, in your estimation, your hair has gone virtually unchanged tor ten years. Is this possible? Yes, anything is possible. The only reliable test for the progression of hair loss is time itself. Just as a precaution, I recommend consulting with a dermatologist to rule out any other possibilities. Then I suggest taking monthly photos of your crown for comparison. Keep a close eye on it. The good news is that if you do not have androgenic alopecia (genetic balding) and your hair line is still solid, you should have plenty of donor hair to fill in your thin areas via hair transplant surgery if you so choose. Best of luck! David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted July 11, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 11, 2011 As your hair is dark and your scalp quite fair, the contrast makes it look thinner than it is. A good concealer would probably do wonders in making it less visible. 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 RCWest Posted July 12, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 12, 2011 There is some mild thinning, but the crown usually shows scalp in nearly everyone. Especially people with dark hair and fair skin. Finasteride 1.25 mg. daily Avodart 0.5 mg. daily Spironolactone 50 mg twice daily 5 mg. oral Minoxidil twice daily Biotin 1000 mcg daily Multi Vitamin daily Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian304 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Now I'm not too sure. I think I don't have male pattern baldness, but what do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian304 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) From your guys opinions. Should I try and do something? Should I try Rogaine and apply it to my crown? I've done some searches and cant seem to find good information about rogaine. Some threads say they make you shed with no results and others say it grows hair back. Whats the general consensus on the forum? Edited July 21, 2011 by avian304 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted July 21, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 21, 2011 Your crown was your area of concern when you first posted. You said your hair at the front had not changed at all. These latest photos seem to back you up on that. Your crown does look a bit thinner than would normally be the case with a man who isn't experiencing hairloss, but as you can remember it looking that way years ago when you were in your teens then I think that's 'just the way you are'. 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 RCWest Posted July 21, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 21, 2011 I must say you do have a very nice hairline! No problems there at all. Finasteride 1.25 mg. daily Avodart 0.5 mg. daily Spironolactone 50 mg twice daily 5 mg. oral Minoxidil twice daily Biotin 1000 mcg daily Multi Vitamin daily Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MyNameIsRich Posted July 26, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 26, 2011 seriously doubt you're balding dude. If it makes you feel better in public, i'd recommend getting some hair-in-a-can type spray, a quick spray of that on the crown and you won't even have any skin showing. Click to check my hair blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Herakles Posted July 28, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2011 Looks very similar to my crown, and mine has been like that since around 13yo and I'm now 27yo. Puberty must have done something :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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