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I can’t believe at my age (early 20’s) Do I to worry about this. But if ruins in my family and I’m already starting to possibly see results of it. It’s one of the most self-esteem wrecking things a man can experience. What is it?
Male pattern baldness :(
I’ve always had super thick hair. To the point where I couldn’t style it the way I liked and constantly had to thin it out. However, in the last 3-6 months I’ve been pretty happy with my hairstyle. It was thin and easier to mold with wax. Until one day, a friend pointed out they could see my scalp. "Whatever" I thought, as it might have been styled weird that day. Then my girlfriend noticed it too. Then my roommate. I discovered that my hair now was very flimsy. You don’t know how depress I got when I found out male pattern baldness runs on the maternal side. Looking at all my uncles and grandpa, they were all bald on top.
I’m gonna fight this I said! I’m not gonna take the cowards way out and shave my head!!
Since "lightly" depressed, I’ve sent hours researching everything there is to know about hair loss in men. Here’s the information I’d like to share with you.
Biotin pills- makes your hair/skin/nails stronger. It’s a cheap supplement that has some great affects on a lot of people. Just be sure to drink lots of water as it can cause acne outbreaks. That was the biggest side effect of biotin, especially in higher dosage.
Fills pills- can provide hair growth due to omega 3 fatty acids. Many people will combine this with biotin pills.
Rogain (Minoxidil) - I’ve read this stuff either works for it or it doesn’t. And it if does work for you, the minute you stop taking it, you’re hair will go right back to normal. (Bald)
Propecia- FDA approve medication that stops/slows down DHT which attacks your hair follicles. For most this drug does work for preventing hair loss. But of course there are some terrifying side effects. Especially to the Penis enlargement world. It can cause permanent erectile dysfunction. Also may put your sex drive to sudden halt. It’s a gamble I will one day decide if I’m willing to take.
Bosley- hair transplant that is considered permanent. It’s extremely expensive and can require many treatments for desire results. Can cost anywhere from 6-10 thousand per treatment and may require 2-5 treatments.
Hairmax- laser comb that supposedly grow back hair. From user reviews, I’ve notice that many people reported back withe minimum growth, rather retainment of their existing hair. Cost anywhere between 250-600 for these laser wands.
Other things that might be beneficial
Hair thickening shampoo. One of the best user reviewed is the Paul Mitchell tea tree lemon sag thickening shampoo. Cost is pretty cheap on amazon.
Hair thickening lotion- Never used this before, but supposedly plumps up your hair prior to styling.
What’s my plan of action?
For my 20’s I will began taking biotin, fish oil pills, and possibly the hairmax comb. I gotta do more research on prevention with the hairmax laser comb, but most likely it shouldn’t cause any side effects. Also will be using thickening shampoo and hair lotion prior to styling.
For my 30’s+ I will try rogain and take into consideration of Propecia. Also if I’m not already bald, Bosley will definitely be a option.
Hopefully in 10-15 years from now there will be new advances in hair loss.
Wants some good news?
April 1, 2014
Human ‘hairless’ gene identified: One form of baldness explained — ScienceDaily
^ Hairless gene discovered.
^ Robotics hair transplant.
Hang in there guys! I’m fighting this battle right with you