I used to have very thick hair (barber would often thin it, and I'd have to use hair gel to avoid a puffy mess), but the last couple years I can see and feel it thinning. I seem to be losing it from the very front, which is the most visible. And if I move my hands through it, I'm guaranteed to have a few hairs come out.
Any resources or tips to slow this down? I'm 43.
They say you get your hair from your Mom's old man. Thankfully for me he died with a full head of hair & I'm still sporting it, Haha.
secure with your physical appearance?
if so, just embrace it, it's who you are.
if not, no advice other than I'm pretty sure there are a shitload of scams out there so be careful. But I do know that a colleague of mine went to turkey (or has a trip set to go) for hair plugs. he's early 30's single, and is balding so he felt it was worth it and apparently turkey has or has approved some unique treatments not yet available in the US.
I started losing at 24 years old. Never caused me any issues.
Don’t be the dude with weird scars on your head from failed hair transplant surgery, a weird tupe, or combover job.
secure with your physical appearance?
if so, just embrace it, it's who you are.
if not, no advice other than I'm pretty sure there are a shitload of scams out there so be careful. But I do know that a colleague of mine went to turkey (or has a trip set to go) for hair plugs. he's early 30's single, and is balding so he felt it was worth it and apparently turkey has or has approved some unique treatments not yet available in the US.
That sounds promising lol.
Stuff is legit, I noticed more hair in the shower than usual when I was 26. Started using this stuff and it stopped almost immediately. If anything it made my hair thicker.
Propecia and rogaine are pretty well known
And then there’s this whole making a doctors appointment option too
…or the third option is to go on a sports message board and ask on a Saturday night. That choice of action makes sense too.
Balding men flocking there by the thousands. I'd be a good candidate as the hair on my sides and back is really thick but who wants to have to comb it? More work so I just accept it and run the buzzers once a week.
Replacement surgeries work because otherwise we'd have bald guys all over TV and the movies.
I always tell my wife that even if I invested the time and effort to be good looking I'd still have this personality so why waste the effort.
I was in a similar situation in early 40's. Hair falling out like crazy. I am not a shave your head guy, so I researched and did everything possible to stop hair loss- including speaking with many doctors.
Obviously everyone's genetics are different but below worked for me. I have the same, if not more, hair now than 10-15 years ago.
1) Minoxidil twice a day. Costco (5% formula, liquid) is inexpensive and effective.
2) 1mg Finasteride per day. It works, though many people don't want to take it. Doctor prescribed, you need a PSA test first. Insurance does not not cover because it is "cosmetic" though again Costco out of pocket is inexpensive ($14 for 90 day supply).
3) Biotin vitamins. I take 5000mg per day. Seems to have thicken hair.
Good luck.
If you really want to get creative you could have your stubble hairline tattooed on your head. I decided to not go that far. Not worth the money to me. Good luck!
See above, Nioxin System 2.
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See above, Nioxin System 2.
I've used it for several years. Didn't gain anything back. Maybe maintained some.
I take it everyday.
Best thing is when I wake up I already know what I look like. I can get up shower and be out the door in 5 min.
If you follow the same path as I did - (got lucky with the hair thing) but, next will be your eyesight, then your prostate (waking up in the middle of the night to piss all the time), then your recall abilities. Sometimes the simplest words will not come to mind.
Getting old is not for pussies.