Phil's story

[younghairloss]

Hi everyone,

I started losing my hair when I was 19 years old. At first, I was in denial. I thought maybe it was my diet or maybe I was too stressed. I couldn't think of anyone in my family who was bald so I figured it just wasn't possible. Eventually I asked my doctor and he told me straight up that it was MPB. I was devastated. I tried treating it with propecia, but I had awful sexual side effects, some of which were really terrifying. Thankfully, these side effects did not linger after I stopped taking it, like they do for some people. In the end, I broke down and got out the clippers, shaving off my remaining hair many years later. I had given up on treatment and I could no longer hide from it.

This turned out to be the best decision I ever made in my life. I thought things would get worse as I'm skinny and pale, but shaving my head had a liberating effect. I felt empowered and it boosted my confidence. I finally felt like I had control again. How incredible it is to wake up every day and not have to think about my thinning hair!!!! I hope all guys realize that they are not doomed if they start losing their hair, nor do they have to be a slave to treatments. There is another option out there and it just might change your life.

[Jacob]

I've always been tempted to try that...just for the heck of it. It'd have to be next summer if I do now though