@elkoldo:

Are you fat too?

Yeah, finasteride was originally, and is normally, used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It reduces the prostate, if it's enlarged, improving urinary outflow. It's now also used for decreasing the rate of hair loss and even regrowing in areas which have ceased growing. Side effects can suck, I'm sure the doc told you what you could expect.

Rogaine contains minoxidil. There are generics available as well, which are at least $10 cheaper than the brand name. It has to be used twice a day, every day, and the hair/head has to be kept dry for 4 hours. It's common to start seeing effects in a few months. You have to be devoted to using it as directed, with no deviations. It's also expensive. Depending on where you live and what kind of insurance you have, you could get a prescription for it and get it for much cheaper.

As for exercising you don't need that much room or even equipment. I used to do Beachbody's Insanity workout routine, but you can do anything.

Well of course at 23 you're still a very young man, and a 20 year old girl might still be something you're interested in, and they might not be interested in you , because you look too old for them.

But here's the thing, a lot of those girls are still too childish to waste your time with, in the end it probably won't last anyway because they will change too much.

Of course at 20 , a lot of girls aren't childish at all anymore and those will look past that baldness, or better yet, they will be more interested in you because you look older.

I can honestly tell you , the older you get , the easier women get. There's something magical about aging in a man and I wish I knew this when I was younger, then I wouldn't have worried so much about getting older.

Wow you're going bald at such a young age. I know it sucks because you could lose your self confidence so easily which can lead to severe depression. And it makes you look a lot older than you actually are.

Like others have mentioned, you can shave it all off. Although not everyone looks good with a bald head.. But I mean I guess it's better than only having hair on the sides and back off your head while it's bald on the top. That look just looks pitiful.

Or as others have mentioned a hair transplant. Supposedly hairclub or Bosley are the best two options for that.

Just want to wish you go of luck on whatever path you choose.

Long time no see Erfan :D

The suggestions have already been declared so i won't bother, just take it easy and roll with it, after all we're great at adapting.

@mjorh: "lol i knew someone would laugh at that ,"

My 1st reaction was imagining other shape heads and picturing others.

So you saying bald heads won't look right on somebody with rectangler heads? lol

@elkoldo: here's somthing for you to think about it when you compare yourself to your brother, I got these two friends, both are sisters, Betty is just a real doll, tall, white skin, black hair, gorgeous and great body, Elizabeth her sister is such a great person. Your hand has 5 fingers and none are identical.

baldness is a sign of masculinity because all adult men lose their headhair when they have a certain amount of testostorone levels.

It could also be hereditary but when you pack something significant, chances are your hair just falls out because of testostorone.

You might look int the mirror and see you lost that boyish look but trust me , women like men better.

Btw: I'm not bald and i'm 38. Some of my friends are bald though, but they also have bigger d..., Mine is good enough though but still, I would trade the hair lol

It's most likely genetic. There are lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the rate of loss: diet, exercise, manage stress. There are tablets (finasteride) and other products (Rogaine) that can be used to reduce the rate of loss and, in some cases, even lead to regrowth. Rogaine is pretty expensive where I live but it's easy and cheap to make. You can check out some pharmacies and ask if they'll make it for you.

Stress can cause it. After you remove the stress it would grow back if that's the reason for it. Either way don't sweat it. It happens to a lot of people and it's just a part of life. Women tend to care about personality more than looks, they will usually go for a funny charismatic guy over a good looking guy with no personality.

Dude. I got laid more after I was bald. Hair on your head does NOT define you as a male to the opposite sex. Get in shape. Grow a beard and for god sake act like a male and not a pussy like society is trying to mold us and and you will be surprised about how women will react.

Shave it and grow a beard. Seriously, most women don't give a shit how you look. Look around in public and you will usually see a fat ugly dude with a hot girlfriend/wife because he has a good personality. Women want someone that makes them laugh and has confidence.

-Byshop

Anyone on your mother's side with the same problems?

@elkoldo: what, were you expecting to "feel" hair poking through your scalp like if it were thorns or stuff luke that ?

Tbh mate if you are feeling emotions such as grief and self pity you are better off shaving it and growing accustomed to that new shaven look. At least then you will not be feeling grief and loss, hopefully some excitement and anticipation of a drastic change and a new look instead.

I think my hair will be on its way out before im 40 (27 now) but im in the gym anyway trying to pack on a few pounds of muscle, if im successful then im going to go for a buzz cut and already have myself a full thick beard.

Despite how shitty your situation may feel your very fortunate to be male. Hair is not the root of our masculinity and the ability to shave it all off but retain your masculinity and look normal in the eyes of society is something to be happy about.

Male balding has been par of the course now for thousands of years. Whilst its depressing seeing your body go through changes you are unprepared for, and experiencing prematurely....its fine. Its perfectly normal. Just embrace it. Your so young most people will assume you chose a shaved head by choice before they assume it was due to hair loss.