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Hairlossguy
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Hi all,
Thought it was time I joined and introduced myself.
My name is Jack, I`m almost 44 years of age, been suffering with hair loss since my twenties. This has always had a huge effect on my self esteem as I always felt ugly and older than my real age. I avoided social situations as I felt people were looking at me thinking how old I look which affected my confidence. I developed anxiety, depression and a general social phobia as a result.
I tried all the snake oils, shampoos, serums, vitamin tablets, which all failed miserably. I then discovered Minoxidil but it was way too expensive so I basically gave up and become somewhat of a recluse. Several years ago I began looking into Minoxidil again, found the price was dramatically less expensive than a decade ago so I gave it a go. Unfortunately for me it felt as though my scalp was on fire so I stopped the use.
Decided to give Propecia a go although I had concerns after reading possible side effects, thankfully I never experienced any which enabled the continuous use. I`m not sure if there has been new growth, what is has done is keep my remaining hair which is great, wish I`d started using it earlier.
I`ve had professional help for my depression, things are looking better for me but my hair still bothers me which is why I decided to join here and tell my story all be it a little vague. Now I`m thinking possibly a hair transplant will help boost my confidence, looking at pictures on here I`d say I`m a Norwood 4. It will take me some time to sort consults out with clinics I decide on but time is what I have plenty of.
That's the introduction done. Looking forward to learning more.
Thanks Jack.
Thought it was time I joined and introduced myself.
My name is Jack, I`m almost 44 years of age, been suffering with hair loss since my twenties. This has always had a huge effect on my self esteem as I always felt ugly and older than my real age. I avoided social situations as I felt people were looking at me thinking how old I look which affected my confidence. I developed anxiety, depression and a general social phobia as a result.
I tried all the snake oils, shampoos, serums, vitamin tablets, which all failed miserably. I then discovered Minoxidil but it was way too expensive so I basically gave up and become somewhat of a recluse. Several years ago I began looking into Minoxidil again, found the price was dramatically less expensive than a decade ago so I gave it a go. Unfortunately for me it felt as though my scalp was on fire so I stopped the use.
Decided to give Propecia a go although I had concerns after reading possible side effects, thankfully I never experienced any which enabled the continuous use. I`m not sure if there has been new growth, what is has done is keep my remaining hair which is great, wish I`d started using it earlier.
I`ve had professional help for my depression, things are looking better for me but my hair still bothers me which is why I decided to join here and tell my story all be it a little vague. Now I`m thinking possibly a hair transplant will help boost my confidence, looking at pictures on here I`d say I`m a Norwood 4. It will take me some time to sort consults out with clinics I decide on but time is what I have plenty of.
That's the introduction done. Looking forward to learning more.
Thanks Jack.
