I am very bald. The crown of my head almost completely bald as is the top of my head. The crazy thing is that I am only 20 years old!
I have looked online and read a few things and have yet to find someone who has had issues with balding that are as worse than or even equal to mine. I was maybe in my second year of highschool when I noticed it. I told people that I thought I was starting to experience hair loss and everyone told me I was crazy. By the time I graduated these same people were telling me that there are solutions to hair loss. Two years later people told me to shave it all the way off. I was good looking in highschool, played on the basketball team, had many girlfriends, great confidence and I felt like I was on top of the world. Since I noticed myself balding all of these things slowly went out the window, my confidence, the cute girls, and my over all happiness.
My balding is the worst case that I myself and everyone else I have talked to had ever seen at such a young age. It kills me everyday to look into the mirror and see how it looks. It kills me even more how noone truly knows how I feel because I do a pretty good job of making it seem that it’s ok. The truth is I can’t take it anymore and I want to do something about it. I’ve even thought about writing to a few places who advertise on T.V. to see if I could get free treatment for appearing on there commercial because it’s that bad. What can I do at such a young age that will be affective, but will also not require me to take out a loan? I am in college and work part time making about $12.00 and hour. Is there anything out there for me, and why at such a young age would I have gone so bald so quick? It would mean a lot if you would get back to me . Thank you!
Hair loss, especially at such a young age, can be tough. But please don’t let it hijack your life. I’ve seen too many people chose to place too much importance in what’s on their head then in it.
With that being said, I think getting on generic Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine 5% (minoxidil) are your best bets. You can also supplement this regimen with nizoral shampoo and other complimentary hair loss treatments. Give it a year and then re-evaluate where you’re at.
If it still troubles you, seriously consider going with the shaved head look, grow to love it and leave the anguish and expenses behind.
I hope you move forward in life and don’t let hair have more importance then it deserves. It’s only as important as you choose to make it. Confidence comes from within not from the top of our scalps.
Be well and Live Large, with or without sprouts,
Patrick Hennessey
Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Discussion Forum
Continue Reading October 14th, 2009
Recently, we sought the advice of our online patient hair loss forum community regarding the potential Coalition membership of two impressive doctors recommended on the Hair Transplant Network for the last year. These physicians are Dr. Timothy Carman of La Jolla, California and Dr. Brandon Ross of La Jolla, California. To learn how we recommend hair transplant surgeons, click here.
View the Potential Coalition Membership for Dr. Timothy Carman
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In addition to garnering feedback from our patient community and highly respected hair restoration physicians, surgeons considered for Coalition membership are often visited and observed in live surgery by Patrick Hennessey, publisher of the Hair Transplant Network. Highlights of each visit along with surgical photos are prominently featured in the Visits to Leading Hair Transplant Clinics forum. To view the highlights of Pats visit to Dr. Ross clinic, click here. To view the highlights of Pats visit to Dr. Carmans clinic, click here.
After extensive research and seeking input from our patient community and other leading surgeons, both Dr. Carman and Dr. Ross have been approved to join the ranks of the elite Coalition. Feel free to congratulate them by clicking on their featured potential Coalition membership threads above.
We encourage those local to these cities considering surgical hair restoration to consult with these excellent physicians to develop a long term hair restoration plan.
Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor
Continue Reading October 13th, 2009
Does saw palmetto really reduce hair loss? If not, then what is the best treatment for stopping hair loss?
Saw palmetto is conjectured to block DHT (dihydrotestosterone) and thus has been used as a natural supplement to treat an enlarged prostate (BPH). And though some believe saw palmetto can successfully stop hair loss as effectively as Propecia (finasteride), I have yet to see any clinical evidence to prove this. Not too long ago, we decided to do some research on saw palmetto and sited our findings on the Hair Loss Learning Center. To learn more about saw palmetto and whether or not it can be a successful treatment for baldness, visit Saw Palmetto for Hair Loss.
To date, Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are the most effective treatments for thinning hair and baldness.
Best wishes in restoring your hair,
Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor
Continue Reading October 12th, 2009
Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) have both been FDA approved to treat hair loss. But is one more effective than the other?
Though many hair loss sufferers would love to find a single treatment that would solve their problem with balding, usually a multifaceted approach is more effective. Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil treat baldness effectively in many men, but they do so in different ways.
Forum member Ikki was recently told by his doctor to get on Rogaine for his hair loss but not Propecia. Click here to see why his doctor may have recommended he stay away from Propecia and when its appropriate to use one or both treatments to treat baldness.
Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor
Continue Reading October 11th, 2009
This is probably one of the weirder questions I’ve ever asked. I had hair transplant surgery about 2 months ago. But I noticed that my hair has had a very distinct, not so good smell the past few weeks. I take a shower every day, sometimes twice a day and scrub my scalp pretty generously to clean it. At first, I thought it might be the shampoo I’m using but I’ve used about 3 others as well and it still has that same smell starting up a few hours after my shower. Has anyone else ever experienced this with an hair transplant? Any suggestions?
That’s an unusual issue. Is the smell coming from your hair or your scalp? I know that certain bacterial or fungal infections of the scalp can cause a distinct odor. You may want to check your scalp for signs of discoloration or anything unusual symptoms like itching, bumpiness, or pain.
In the event you suspect an infection, be sure to speak with your hair restoration physician or a dermatologist as soon as possible.
All the Best,
Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor
Continue Reading October 8th, 2009
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