BaldingPhil Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Default Do i have MpB or could it be something else? Hi guys, hoping that some of you can make this a little bit clearer to me. So, to start off, im a 27 year old man from Norway. About 4 years ago i started noticing noticeable thinning in my hair, mostly in the front of the head.. Im not sure if it has progressed any further since then, can't really tell, i do not shed more hair then what's normal tho (50-100) Also the thinning is very diffuse. The thing is, im not sure if it really is male pattern baldness taking my family history into consideration, noone of the men apart from 1 uncle has had much hairloss, and my dad is about 65 now. I also suffer from Lupus, so that might be a cause. Even though it's been in remission (inactive) for about 10 years. Im not noticing many hairs falling out either. i can pull my hair pretty hard on the thin parts without losing hair. like 1 or 2 at most. Also im a Norwood2 and barely even that from what i can see on the scale. Gonna post some pictures and maybe some of you will be able to tell me what it looks like, apart from horrible i mean. I know most of you of you aren't doctors, and i got an appointment next week. But i seriously can't lay this to rest untill i get some sort of ansver. Sorry about the bad quality on the photos, my phone is indeed a potato x) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Legend007 Posted April 17, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted April 17, 2018 I have less hairloss than u .. I stopped denying it a year ago .. n started my hairloss battle .. u should do the same ASAP .. Ur frontal third has thinned a lot .. u heading towards a Norwood 3 or 4 in a few years if u ignore the problem .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BlessUp Posted April 17, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted April 17, 2018 I suppose it's possible but you would need to get blood work done and see if thyroid problem I guess could cause hair lost too. The most likely answer tho is you obv do like the rest of us. So it's either finasteride and minoxidil for a year to hope that has big enuff cosmetic upgrade or just surgery. Good news is your donor area looks dense and thick so that helps for better results if you elect for surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted April 17, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted April 17, 2018 Looks like MPB to me. 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 Rawkerboi Posted April 18, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted April 18, 2018 Yes you are suffering from Male Pattern Baldness! You are thinning in front. Get into Medication before its too late to reverse is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted April 18, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted April 18, 2018 It does look like classic MPB to me. Your hair is still thick everywhere outside the the MPB area. I'm not sure if Lupus can play a part in accelerating MPB or not, but it isn't unusual for a healthy 27-year-old to have MPB to the degree that you appear to have it. 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 Shera Posted April 18, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted April 18, 2018 Hi Phil, It does appear that you are suffering from male pattern baldness. You should consult both your GP and your physician in order to determine whether the standard proven hair loss meds are an option for you considering the possibility that they might conflict with any existing meds you are taking or the potential higher risk factor because of your Lupus. Also, if you have suffered lesions to the scalp before caused by your Lupus, then they may have caused some permanent hair loss too. But if your Lupus has been in remission for 10 years then your present state does point more to generic hair loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-from-Farjo Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Yep I'd say that's mpb unfortunately. Finasteride is certainly worth considering and your donor looks good should you consider surgery. I am an online representative for Farjo Hair Institute Dr. Bessam Farjo is an esteemed member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldingPhil Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 Haven't been on this forum since i asked this question 3 years ago. Turns out you were right, of course this is Mpb I couldn't accept it and i tried Finasteride. Been on it for 3 years and the results are huge. So far no side effects either Here are some pictures of my progress, the regrowth has been mind blowing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted August 4, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 4, 2021 😳 Thats a HUGE difference ! Did I also read you have Lupus ? Is it In remission ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldingPhil Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 Still in remission yes. Going 13 years now 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted August 4, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, BaldingPhil said: Still in remission yes. Going 13 years now 😊 Fantastic 🙏 thanks for coming back and showing what your hair looks like now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldingPhil Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 No problem, i must admit i was a sceptic at first. But the results speaks for itself. Finasteride works, no doubt about it This is without using minox or doing transplants. The hair is all mine 😊 couldn't be happier, regained my confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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