I’m sorry if this has been asked before I am a cis male 25 experiencing minor crown thinning I’m aware of Pfs so I wouldn’t touch a dht blocker. I’m just wondering if minoxdil on its own is okay
And to those with Pfs I am sorry
Just got back home from hardware removal removed a plate and 4 screws. Was there all day from 9 till like 5pm surgery was pretty quick minor pain so far I’m able to walk somewhat even though it’s pretty painful.
I’m hoping quality of life will increase way more after getting all this metal out
I should preface by saying my hairline is still perfectly intact it’s only my crown experiencing thinning.
I was prescribed oral minoxidil and have a follow up with my derm in 3 months. My worry is that I know minoxdil is only seen as a bandaid and a dht blocker is needed, but I’m worried with how neurotic I am plus my ocd and anxiety I’ll get every side possible
This whole time I lived my life claiming as a 6’5” black man but I was measured today at the doctors and I’m actually a puny 6’4” I’m still black tho
I want to clarify in the mirror and certain photos it doesn’t look bad especially when my hair is actually done. I swear I’m going bald based off some of these photos but people in my life think I’m crazy for thinking so
The second and 4th photo clearly look the worst but doesn’t look like that in the mirror or according to other people
Edit: I have a dermatology appointment on Tuesday.
I’m noticing as my hair grows longer some of them are getting pretty skinny I don’t want them to get to a point where they start thinning or anything
For example the 1st and 2nd I feel I look around 6’4 6’5 but in the third picture I feel I look shorter compared to the others
I had surgery on January 30th 2026 and while I’m doing better I’ve noticed I’ve suffered mentally the most from this whole ordeal. I can walk decently and drive now although i still deal with pain and limping. I definitely can’t run or jump but that’s more of my fault since I haven’t been as consistent with PT as I should be.
I’m getting back into the gym since I’ve gained weight since then but I’m realizing it’s been hard for me to find the discipline for it. I believe I’m somewhat depressed which is confusing because I feel I should be happy to at least be able to be back outside and have some sort of independence.
I guess this is just more of a rant and wanting to see if anyone can relate to the mental state and feelings I’ve been having recently.
My favorite shows in no order is
The Wire
The Sopranos
The shield
Game of thrones
Breaking bad
It’s been almost 4 months since my surgery (January 30th) and I’m walking now although with a pretty painful limp and can’t stand or walk too long without it being painful.
I just started Pt yesterday so that’s something I’m just shocked I have been able to go back to work yet and it’s almost been 4 months since my surgery.