Worrying about the crown

[User6257473]

Just wanted any second opinions as to whether my crown is starting to go or not? I’m 20 years old and I’ve always had quite a visible crown, not sure if I’m just being paranoid or if there might be something to worry about 

[makehairgreatagain]

Do you have pictures with different angles & lighting?

[User6257473]

34 minutes ago, makehairgreatagain said:

Do you have pictures with different angles & lighting?

I’ve just taken this if it helps give a different view of it. Been trying not to take too many photos so not to worry myself too much

Edited May 8, 2020 by User6257473

[makehairgreatagain]

It looks good but the overexposure makes it really hard to tell. Your whorl looks like its expanding out a bit. Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to your hair. Are you on/using anything now?

[User6257473]

4 minutes ago, makehairgreatagain said:

It looks good but the overexposure makes it really hard to tell. Your whorl looks like its expanding out a bit. Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to your hair. Are you on/using anything now?

Does this help at all? Not so much flash. I’ve been using Rogaine for maybe the past year and a half I think? However whether it’s doing any good or not I’m not sure 

[makehairgreatagain]

That picture looks great. If you're really concerned, you can email a surgeon recommended here and see what they have to say and also if Finasteride is in your future 

Edited May 8, 2020 by makehairgreatagain
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[User6257473]

3 minutes ago, makehairgreatagain said:

That picture looks great. If you're really considered, you can email a surgeon recommended here and see what they have to say and also if Finasteride is in your future 

Glad you think so, always helps to have someone say that it’s not much to worry about. And I’ll keep that in mind if I ever feel as if it’s getting worse. Thanks man

[makehairgreatagain]

Just be proactive and look into it sooner rather than later. I know I wish I did

[Gatsby]

It looks fine to me. I do agree with what others have recommended though.

[CosmoKramer]

Looks good man, save the worrying for later if you notice any distinct hair loss.

[giegnosiganoe]

Honestly, this early on it's probably hard to tell until you get down there with a microscope. Try to schedule an appointment with a hair specialist/dermatologist to get a good look at it. If you really are in the early stages of balding, you will be very glad to have known about it so you can start taking finasteride.

[HairFunk]

You have no problems there! Do you have any family history of hair loss ? 

[User6257473]

6 minutes ago, HairFunk said:

You have no problems there! Do you have any family history of hair loss ? 

There’s some history of hair loss in the family. My dad went bald on top in his early to mid 30’s, but then my granddad on my mums side passed away in his 70’s with a full head of hair, so there’s no clear cut apparent direction for how I might end up

[HairFunk]

Hope you have your Grandads genes. Best to monitor it over the next few years! Worst comes to the worst and you do notice it going, you could start a course of Saw Palmetto (natural DHT inhibitor) or even Finasteride 2-3 times per week. Wait a few more years first as it looks perfectly OK. 

[TorontoMan]

I believe the lighting in your photo is overexposing a natural swirl. I had it growing up and  at 27 now I still do. Regardless, at 20 years of age it’s great that you’ve paid attention, you’re in a position to be proactive about your hair going forward. Monitor every so often, don’t unnecessarily fixate, and see how it progresses. 

[Melvin- Admin]

I wouldn't worry about the crown, it looks like a normal whorl.