Regular Member theonebart Posted November 3, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2011 Hi guys, I have always had really thick hair I don't really have a receding hairline at all, but I did notice the other day this weird open area near my scalp. I'm 26 years old. I believe it is a cowlick, but I'm not 100% sure. My hair stylist said that it was, but I'm still nervous. I took a picture where I parted it to maximize the open area. Does anybody think that it's potential baldness or just a cowlick? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted November 3, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted November 3, 2011 Looks like a crown, keep an eye on it, take pics every six months, if loss becomes apparent consider starting finasteride. 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...
Regular Member theonebart Posted November 3, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2011 By chance, could you define what a crown is? I'm a bit ignorant on hair terminology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theonebart Posted November 3, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2011 And also, based on what you see, how concerned should I be? Three hairstylists yesterday told me I have nothing to worry about and that they're 100% sure its a Cowlick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TomCruise Posted November 3, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted November 3, 2011 Unfortunately, the value of hairstylists' opinions on matters of hairloss is pretty much value-less. Sure, they'll tell you what you want to hear and attribute it to a cowlick, or even a double cowlick. but the simple fact is they don't know. This could very well be the early stages of hair loss. The fact that you suddenly noticed a difference suggests that something is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theonebart Posted November 3, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2011 Yeah but I just noticed it because its in the back of my head. It's not an area of my head that I see often. My hairline is very solid still and I have a lot of hair. But I will continue to monitor it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theonebart Posted November 3, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2011 Who should I see to get a more accurate diagnosis? And here are some more examples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theonebart Posted November 3, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2011 Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sigildark Posted November 3, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 3, 2011 Looks like a crown, keep an eye on it, take pics every six months, if loss becomes apparent consider starting finasteride. bad advice the best choice for hair loss in that area would be rogaine that's where it's proven to work best and the chance of sides are minimal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Aski Posted November 4, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thats how my hairloss started at the crown so keep an eye on it... take pictures and compare it every 6 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member theonebart Posted November 4, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 4, 2011 I actually think that the reason for the lost hair in that region is because I drastically cut the amount of times I shampooed my hair to once every 10 days or so. And that part of my scalp would get itchy and I would scratch it a lot and I noticed a lot of lost hair as I would scratch. Once I noticed the thinning, I started shampooing consistently again (Nioxin) and now that thinness has disappeared just after a few days and my hair looks and feels completely full. I will continue to monitor it on a month to month basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ardent Posted November 4, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted November 4, 2011 You should just go get a free consultation from a local reputable HT doctor. The appointment shouldn't take long. They'll be able to tell you if the hairs in the area are becoming miniaturized or not. Just call up their office and ask if the initial consultation is free. The majority of reputable surgeons offer free consultations with no obligations. If they tell you it's being miniaturized, then by taking early action you should have very good results. If they tell you it's nothing all the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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