I'm going bald and I'm only 24...

[scottb]

When I started losing mine I shaved my head to see if I could pull it off. The world didn't end, in fact it worked alright.

I grew it back (what parts would grow back) for a couple years, lost more hair, and have been shaving it ever since. It's actually a relief, + my wife likes it.

FYI, if you ever decide to take it all off: shaving one's dome is a little different from shaving the face, there's no shame in sticking to cartridges and progressing slowly. I use a DE for both, but in hindsight I would have taken more time with the noggin.

The cartridge razors might suck in a lot of ways, but the better ones are made so it's hard to nick yourself.

 

[Cheech]

The last dermatologist I went to had a great prescription for me....go home and get over it...you can not fight genetics.

My doctor told me not worry, it would come back when I reached my forties. Of course, it would come back in my ears and on my back. But, it would come back.

 

[KarthVader]

My doctor told me not worry, it would come back when I reached my forties. Of course, it would come back in my ears and on my back. But, it would come back.

It's funny. I just spoke to my parents and a friend about head shaving. I think they're more worried about my hair than I am.

 

[r.mutt]

I had an afro in HS and up until like age 22ish. I started getting the "monkey butt" but tried covering it up w/ my fro. Eventually I said F it and shaved my head bald. Never looked back.

I use a DE razor for my head and a straight for my face. Every once in a while I will shave my head w/ the straight.

Also when I had my fro I never wore hats. Now that I'm bald my collection of different style hats is slowly growing. Granted it is only at like 6 but hopefully it will get larger. ( no baseball caps though )

 

[BCatl]

Try the generic Rogaine (generic name: minoxidil) again. You can get it at Wal-mart, Target etc.

It probably will not regrow your hair, but it will slow down the hair loss. It will also make the hair you have thicker.

If money is a concern, you don't have to use the Rogaine every day. Try using it 4x week.

I basically shave my head, but not with a razor. I use barber clippers with a No. 1 guide.

 

[p.m.a.]

I've read that certain prostate medications can slow hair loss, or even regrow hair, in the case of male pattern baldness. Saw palmetto is an herb that has similar properties.

 

[Paris]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Paris
A very close friend started loosing his hair in high school.
He never had any trouble with women - in fact he has married four of them.

He's still married to four of them?


I will give him a call in the morning and ask - he is Italian so I really can't say for sure.

 

[bald1]

KarthVader,

Good attitude you have! I started loosing my hair in high school. I'm a sexagenerian retiree now and looking back can't see where it generated any negative issues other than having to be careful about sunburn

 

[airplanedoc]

My hair started to turn white in college, It is getting harder and harder to hide it in my naturally blond hair so I have to keep it cropped pretty close. I got lucky Dad is bald mom had early white hair, hers came about the time as me. I decided long ago if/when I go bald, I am just going to shave it off and be done with it.

 

[Subrage]

I have a full head of hair, but i take care of it with a 40's super speed.

 

[Miles]

I just use my electric clippers without a guard to keep my head shaved. I like the somewhat bristly look and feel of a freshly shaved head, and the best part is feeling the wind on my scalp while driving

I often get complements on what a nice-shaped skull I have

Actually, I think the best part is not having to screw around with gel, combs, hairstyles... just get out of bed and the 'do is ready to rock.

 

[SpyvSpy]

My hair started thinning out when I was 22 or 23 and it's not getting any better. I have tried many products with no success. I can pulled off a buzzed head so it's what I do and not only that it's cooler in the warme months. If all else fails wear a hat.

Shaved/buzzed head= less money on shampoo and less money trying to bring my hair loss back.

 

[alabamalawyer]

When my hair started going in my mid-20's, I bought a set of clippers. I worked through the various guard sizes as my hair continued to fall out. Eventually, cut it without a guard. Finally about 5 years ago, I went to the razor. My wife prefers my head shaved. I tell her that I could grow a reverse mohawk at any time for her, but she is content with my shaving it all off.

 

[Sue]

My son shaved his head to in support of me and is keeping it shaved. He's received a lot of compliments.

If I can make one complaint, it is that it is 'cold'.
Sue

 

[rfm2]

Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine 5% foam combo is the best medical treatment, if you are so inclined. It does get expensive and needs to be continued indefinitely. If stopped, all gains are lost in a couple months. I've not been impressed with Nioxin.

Sounds like you are embracing the new you, however .

 

[RazorPete]

rogaine works for some people, but its not overwhelming and often it just slows down hair loss rather than reversing it. Actually this is something I am working on in my lab. Its possible that for some hair loss conditions, a protein that I discovered works to trigger hair may be of benefit. I am very optimistic about it, however, its still going to take a couple years more development to get it to market.
Cheers
Pete

http://cbs5.com/video/[email protected]
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/news/20080731/banishing-baldness
http://www.usnews.com/health/managi...y-finds-molecule-that-tells-hair-to-grow.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...ve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=12743034
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...ve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=18676816

 

[rfm2]

rogaine works for some people, but its not overwhelming and often it just slows down hair loss rather than reversing it. Actually this is something I am working on in my lab. Its possible that for some hair loss conditions, a protein that I discovered works to trigger hair may be of benefit. I am very optimistic about it, however, its still going to take a couple years more development to get it to market.
Cheers
Pete

http://cbs5.com/video/[email protected]
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/news/20080731/banishing-baldness
http://www.usnews.com/health/managi...y-finds-molecule-that-tells-hair-to-grow.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...ve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=12743034
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...ve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=18676816

That is VERY cool, Pete. Nice work.

 

[CaribbeanSoul]

I found that when I was using Rogaine, although it did slow my loss considerably, it really dried my scalp out. Prolly because whatever liquid suspension it was in was alcohol based...I am not a chemist...but it really itched!

 

[KarthVader]

I was using Rogaine for a while, but I started getting random bouts of tachycardia and I deduced it was caused by Rogaine. Propecia seems like it comes with too many side effects that I don't want to deal with.

 

[KarthVader]

rogaine works for some people, but its not overwhelming and often it just slows down hair loss rather than reversing it. Actually this is something I am working on in my lab. Its possible that for some hair loss conditions, a protein that I discovered works to trigger hair may be of benefit. I am very optimistic about it, however, its still going to take a couple years more development to get it to market.
Cheers
Pete

http://cbs5.com/video/[email protected]
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/news/20080731/banishing-baldness
http://www.usnews.com/health/managi...y-finds-molecule-that-tells-hair-to-grow.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...ve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=12743034
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...ve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=18676816

If you solve hair loss/male pattern baldness, you most surely deserve a Nobel prize.