Senior Member MyNameIsRich Posted May 29, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 29, 2012 Somebody made a comment on a youtube video, and it got me thinking. It was something along the lines of "his grandfather started balding in his 40s, then his son in his 30s, and now he is balding in his 20s. Kids will start balding in their teens or younger" Is there much or any truth in this? Kind of puts a negative slant on my already down mood today Click to check my hair blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I really don't think people are losing their hair any earlier today than in previous generations, though it does vary from person to person. For instance, my great grandfather was completely bald by the time he was 18 years old. But try not to be down. Hair loss can be tough, but a full head of hair doesn't make the man. Confidence and a good attitude does :-). Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MyNameIsRich Posted May 29, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 29, 2012 Oh, I'm not quite bald yet, but as for when and how much, I really don't know... I'm just taking the right precautions and preparations for when I eventually do get my first HT. But if there was truth behind that whole 'getting balder younger' statement, then I would probably expect it sooner than later Anybody else have any info on this? Click to check my hair blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sociallyakward Posted May 29, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted May 29, 2012 I know I started loosing mine before at an age before my father and grandfather on my mothers side.. Given I probably did a few things to accelerate the process.. Such as having tight braids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shampoo Posted May 30, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 30, 2012 completely bald by the time he was 18 years old. wow...never heard of that happening at such a young age. Dr. Dow Stough - 1000 Grafts - 1996 Dr. Jerry Wong - 4352 Grafts - August 2012 Dr. Jerry Wong - 2708 Grafts - May 2016 Remember a hair transplant turns back the clock, but it doesn't stop the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TommyLucchese Posted May 30, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 30, 2012 My mum noticed I was receding ( very very slightly) when I was 15. Bad luck eh? Thank god for the meds, and lets hope I can be thanking Dr Feller for a great hairline in a few months! 2,000 grafts FUT Dr. Feller, July 27th 2012. 23 years old at the time. Excellent result. Need crown sorted eventually but concealer works well for now. Propecia and minoxidil since 2010. Fine for 8 years - bad sides after switching to Aindeem in 2018. Switched to topical fin/minox combo from Minoxidil Max in October 2020, along with dermarolling 1x a week. Wrote a book for newbies called Beating Hair Loss, available on Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted May 30, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 30, 2012 I started balding at 21. My dad is now 57 and still has a full head of hair. Bastard. In fact, both of my grandpa's are in their 80's and have more "native" hair now than I did at 26. The mystery of genetics. 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 Shampoo Posted May 30, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 30, 2012 i wonder if all the hormones and stuff in the foods/meats we eat today could have any effect on men balding earlier...if that is in fact true that we bald earlier? Dr. Dow Stough - 1000 Grafts - 1996 Dr. Jerry Wong - 4352 Grafts - August 2012 Dr. Jerry Wong - 2708 Grafts - May 2016 Remember a hair transplant turns back the clock, but it doesn't stop the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted May 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 31, 2012 i wonder if all the hormones and stuff in the foods/meats we eat today could have any effect on men balding earlier...if that is in fact true that we bald earlier? I was thinking this as I read the posts. Not sure, but its and interesting hypothesis. I am the opposite. M grandfather was balder faster, then my dad, and at my age, I am tracking better than my father did. 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 scar5 Posted June 1, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 1, 2012 More and younger people disposed to balding should start to appear about 10-15 years from now, when the first generation of kids born to Propecia-Dads mature. Just think, all those bald guys who kept punching in the competitive mating pool for longer thanks to meds, getting more confidence in life, more money, more girls and making more DHT vulnerable male babies! What an optimistic forecast! for Merke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted June 1, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 1, 2012 i wonder if all the hormones and stuff in the foods/meats we eat today could have any effect on men balding earlier...if that is in fact true that we bald earlier? I would say that is a safe bet. It's been stated by Dr. Rassman that before WW2 when the Japanese hadn't adopted some of our Western dieting habits that balding was very rare there. After WW2 and having our troops teach them our eating habits, balding in men became much more common. Also, we have a LOT more processed meats and hormone laden meat and milk than we did back then. 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...
Regular Member lostinkent Posted June 1, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted June 1, 2012 Is it true that native Americans don't go bald, or an urban myth? If so, there maybe something in the diet thing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shampoo Posted June 1, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 1, 2012 Just think, all those bald guys who kept punching in the competitive mating pool for longer thanks to meds, getting more confidence in life, more money, more girls and making more DHT vulnerable male babies! cosmetic surgery across the board for both sexes has been a boon for imperfection "punching in the competitive mating pool" as you say! Dr. Dow Stough - 1000 Grafts - 1996 Dr. Jerry Wong - 4352 Grafts - August 2012 Dr. Jerry Wong - 2708 Grafts - May 2016 Remember a hair transplant turns back the clock, but it doesn't stop the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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