Gaelic Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Hi, I am new here so hi, I am a 35 yr old male and who has always had a full thick head of coarse irish hair, however these last few weeks I have been shocked to find a bald spot appearing on my scalp where as the rest of my head is still thick and growing. Is this the start of baldness? wondering if anyone with experience can give some advice on how bad it is and what to do next. any help much appreciated Photos attached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Jotronic Posted August 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 9, 2011 If you weren't using a flash on your camera that "bald spot" would be much less noticeable. Ergo, in real life, it is not this "bad". You're fine. The Truth is in The Results Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted August 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 9, 2011 Dude, you are freakin' out about that?!? A lot of NW6's and NW7's here will be rolling there eyes at this. Maybe get a miniaturization test done and if there is any get started on propecia. 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...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Do you have any male pattern balness that runs in your family? Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaelic Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 That's a tale of two extremes, fathers side have no hair at all but mothers side all have thick curly hair and have had untill late 80s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted August 10, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2011 Crowns are thin looking anyway because they spiral from a centre point. From my experience i had a area the size of a tennis ball thin at the same time not starting from a small circle like you appear to have which would grow outwards over time to form a big circle. Hope this helps. Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted August 10, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2011 Crowns are thin looking anyway because they spiral from a centre point. From my experience i had a area the size of a tennis ball thin at the same time not starting from a small circle like you appear to have which would grow outwards over time to form a big circle. Hope this helps. Agree with this statement bonker.. Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted August 10, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2011 Gaelic, I personally don't see any obvious signs of crown thinning, but you could always consult with a hair loss expert for a professional assessment. "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted August 10, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2011 eyeroll....you are good man....leave this site and never return. (J/K) I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kathie47 Posted August 10, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'd recommend getting a 5 graft FUE surgery to fill in that spot. For a whole $10, you could look 3 weeks younger! Haha I'm kidding of course. Your hair looks great and doesn't seem like something to be "very worried" about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Cant decide Posted August 10, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2011 Kathie - That is one of the funniest things I have ever read on this site My Hairloss Web Site - Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010 Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013 7871 Grafts http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JayWalker Posted August 10, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2011 Looks like a crown to me! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/journal.asp?CopyID=10024&WebID=2832 October 2011 - 1647 FUT - Dr Dorin January 2014 - 1580 FUT - Dr Dorin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaelic Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks for the advice and comments, even the more humorous ones! The fact remain that when I look at the photos I still see a balding crown, maybe being paranoid, who knows :confused: I think I will give Nizoral a go and see if that makes things a little better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted August 11, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 11, 2011 Nizoral can cause sheds i wouldn't bother. Nizoral destroyed my hair and it never grew back. Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaelic Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Nizoral can cause sheds i wouldn't bother. Nizoral destroyed my hair and it never grew back. oh really, will need to stay away from that, amy more bad Nizoral experiences What would you suggest for my case then if Nizoral is not recommended? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted August 11, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 11, 2011 A lot of people swear by nizoral but it definitely induced sheds as it dries the scalp my hair fell out as I washed off the nizoral and never regrew properly again. I don't recommend anything for you as it's just your spiral in the crown. If you play with meds you may trigger a shed just check every month to see if it changes and start meds once your sure it's thinning for real. Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaelic Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 A lot of people swear by nizoral but it definitely induced sheds as it dries the scalp my hair fell out as I washed off the nizoral and never regrew properly again. I don't recommend anything for you as it's just your spiral in the crown. If you play with meds you may trigger a shed just check every month to see if it changes and start meds once your sure it's thinning for real. Ok thanks, have you ever tried Castor Oil or Coconut Oil for the dry scalp and even for some regrowth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Cant decide Posted August 12, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 12, 2011 Dude, seriously I get that your worried but your crown is fine. Unless you plan on using rogain or fin, which I don't think you need, forget about what you can do for it as nothing else works. Just keep an eye on it and if it gets a little worse, go on Meds. If it will help calm you down, go get a consultation to have your miniaturization checked but really, I think you are fine and this is not MPB. My Hairloss Web Site - Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010 Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013 7871 Grafts http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted August 12, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 12, 2011 No mate I just stopped nizoral and then the dry scalp rehydrated. Simples! Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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