Beauty & Style Baldness treatments

[gimp!]

Baldness treatment number 1 - Clippers.

 

[Juddy88]

Genetics of baldness is interesting. This is a good article for anyone looking to read about it:

http://www.kromosoft.com/kromoshop/GeneticsOfPatternBaldness.php

The thing about it skipping a generation seems to be a bit of a myth. Seems to mostly be a function of paternal genetics, with some element of maternal genetics thrown in. The studies in that article found that a bald father indicated you are 2.5 times more likely to be bald. Other studies quoted said that there is a link between baldness and a bald maternal grandfather, but the article doesn't quote the level of correlation.

My paternal grandfather and his eldest son both went quite bald in their 20s, but my father is 62 with a full head of hair that is only just starting to go grey. My maternal grandfather was not bald, but then he died quite early so it's unclear what would have happened later in life. It does seem that genetics are in my favour - I have unusually thick hair like my father, and at 27 haven't yet experienced any hair loss.

However 50% of the male population experiences significant hair loss after 50, so I don't like my odds of evading it forever.

There's significant evidence to sugest that the "main" baldness gene is on the X chromosome, which would explain why it is more common in men than women. I.e. as it is recessive, women have to have the gene on both X chromosomes, whereas men do not have that luxury. I think it now accepted that it's not that simple though, extremely complex with most likely many genes and some environmental factors affecting it.

This is my basic understanding from a while ago, things may have changed though.

Plenty of scholarly articles out there on the topic, if you're interested.

 

[Sunny_]

One of my ex-boyfriends used a drug (not sure if it's this one being discussed) to cope with his hair loss. When he explained how it worked, I was pretty against it. In order to re-grow your hair, you're going to have to alter some core chemical make-ups in your body. IE: how much testosterone you're generating, how your body works, etc.

I'm not saying every girl thinks this way, and I guess I'm a bit more of a naturalist than most. I just hate the idea of people altering those sorts of things to their own body in order to just keep hair on their head. I personally think going bald is nothing to get upset about. If it happens, it happens. It's not like that you'd be the only one in the world to lose hair.

Some of the most gorgeous men on the planet have smooth skulls. But perhaps it's one of those things that since it doesn't happen to me, I don't understand.

Random fact. Did you guys know that when Gorilla's go bald, they take it as a sign of sheer masculinity and dominance? They usually become the head of the house, as it were.

 

[Slax]

Baldness treatment number 1 - Clippers.

Bladness treatment number 2 - razor

 

[Caesar]

Random fact. Did you guys know that when Gorilla's go bald, they take it as a sign of sheer masculinity and dominance? They usually become the head of the house, as it were.

I learn something new about Barry Hall every day.

 

[JuddsABlue]

There are plenty of guys out there that can pull off the bald look and look pretty decent, but its all to do with the shape of their head

I've got a big head, but hair can provide a bit of balance so it doesnt stand out. If I shaved my head, it would stand out like dogs balls and I'd look like an alien.

So the old "dont stress because lots of bald men look good" doesnt really work for most.

 

[Blackout]

Genetics of baldness is interesting. This is a good article for anyone looking to read about it:

http://www.kromosoft.com/kromoshop/GeneticsOfPatternBaldness.php

The thing about it skipping a generation seems to be a bit of a myth. Seems to mostly be a function of paternal genetics, with some element of maternal genetics thrown in. The studies in that article found that a bald father indicated you are 2.5 times more likely to be bald. Other studies quoted said that there is a link between baldness and a bald maternal grandfather, but the article doesn't quote the level of correlation.

My paternal grandfather and his eldest son both went quite bald in their 20s, but my father is 62 with a full head of hair that is only just starting to go grey. My maternal grandfather was not bald, but then he died quite early so it's unclear what would have happened later in life. It does seem that genetics are in my favour - I have unusually thick hair like my father, and at 27 haven't yet experienced any hair loss.

However 50% of the male population experiences significant hair loss after 50, so I don't like my odds of evading it forever.

Your ability to find relevant facts to just about anything is quite breathtaking Caesar.

 

[Caesar]

Ha. This subject I have quite an interest in. When your grandfather and uncle were as bald as a bandicoot before they turned 30, you get a little paranoid.

 

[Miqar_Baqfhied]

Yeah, a lot of vanity is linked to the opposite sex. But I think we are pretty vain creatures in general. I keep fit, shave etc. because I like how I look and feel when I'm fit and clean. Even when there are no females around, I admit occasionally taking a sneaky look at my reflection in plate glass windows, and if I think I look good feel satisfied.

Maybe I'm just secretly a vain person.

Dont think its all about the opposite sex. When you go to a job interview you want to be clean shaven, well styled and a nice haircut as it exemplifies professionalism for example.

 

[Old Skool]

Yeah, a lot of vanity is linked to the opposite sex. But I think we are pretty vain creatures in general. I keep fit, shave etc. because I like how I look and feel when I'm fit and clean. Even when there are no females around, I admit occasionally taking a sneaky look at my reflection in plate glass windows, and if I think I look good feel satisfied.

Maybe I'm just secretly a vain person.

Secretly?

 

[Caesar]

Secretly?

Half the crap I talk about here I would never tell people who actually know me.

 

[Miqar_Baqfhied]

Lots of people here writing it off - so be it. Their basis of evidence seems to be here-say, google, and body building forums.

As a case example, I havent had any problems with it, its not expensive and has done everything Ive hoped for. Im a lot better off for taking it cos I look silly with a shaved head and have a good head of hair. My baldness was the thinning type, not the receeding hairline, so maybe thats why its working. Think Gary Ablett jnr.

If your going bald, are comfortable with it, and look good with a shaved head then thats great for you.

And people saying that 'if its safe everyone would be on it'.....everyone is on the piss and its not a safe drug. Comes down to marketing. Pharamceutical drugs arent really marketed, as they are mega restrictions on it. As opposed to total wank like Ashley and Martin.

 

[woopedazz]

Basis of my evidence is I saw a patient 3 months ago with ED after taking this shit and so I took a couple of minutes to read up about it. Basis of yours is your penis is still capable of procreation, however I am optimistic that this should change in the near future.

As usual you are completely wrong about pharmaceutical companies not being able to advertise very much. $30 billion in the US alone last year alone (a portion of online advertising is included in the US budget).

Just to restate my earlier point about the usage of this drug - it is used as hormone therapy to assist males wanting to become women. It shrinks your balls, your penis, you lose hair (not on your head) and you grow breast tissue. You are literally taking a drug used for sex-reassignment. Why on earth anyone would do this is beyond me, I can only assume you do not realise the serious implications of the drug you are using. Hormone replacement therapy doesn't just stop once you finish taking the drug. The axes take a while to recalibrate and sometimes they never do.

 

[Miqar_Baqfhied]

We live in Australia Dr Do-little, not the US. There are deifnetly restrictions on what can and cant be advertised.

Been taking it (the very small amount needed) for nearly 10 years. It all works fine - just ask your mum.

Not sure if people understand that the amount you take for hairless isnt exactly sex change/prostate gland treatment proportions.

Everyones will respond differently though.

If people start taking it and it causes problems - stop taking it.

 

[Caesar]

From the results of the US FDA's clinical trials before approving propecia:

Genitourinary side effects have included impotence (1.1% to 18.5%), abnormal ejaculation (7.2%), decreased ejaculatory volume (0.9% to 2.8%), abnormal sexual function (2.5%), gynecomastia (2.2%), erectile dysfunction (1.3%), ejaculation disorder (1.2%), and testicular pain. The manufacturer has reported that in controlled clinical trials, 1.2% of patients on finasteride tablets discontinued therapy because of a drug-related sexual adverse experience.​

http://www.drugs.com/sfx/propecia-side-effects.html

It also notes that side effects are not necessarily resolved after discontinuing treatment.

Those numbers aren't overwhelmingly high, and it sounds like you are one of the lucky ones who have escaped pretty much any side-effects whatsoever. Basically, it's a call for each individual to make.

Personally? I wouldn't be too keen to roll the dice. The effectiveness of propecia in stopping hair loss is fairly limited, and as much as I like my hair I like my junk in working order an awful lot more. Not to mention the other links to possible increased risk of male breast cancer etc. This stuff has only been on the market for 15-20 years, a lot of the long-term effects are still being worked out.

 

[Miqar_Baqfhied]

From the results of the US FDA's clinical trials before approving propecia:


http://www.drugs.com/sfx/propecia-side-effects.html

It also notes that side effects are not necessarily resolved after discontinuing treatment.

Those numbers aren't overwhelmingly high, and it sounds like you are one of the lucky ones who have escaped pretty much any side-effects whatsoever. Basically, it's a call for each individual to make.

Personally? I wouldn't be too keen to roll the dice. The effectiveness of propecia in stopping hair loss is fairly limited, and as much as I like my hair I like my junk in working order an awful lot more. Not to mention the other links to possible increased risk of male breast cancer etc.

Great post Caesar

 

[woopedazz]

An 18.5% chance of Genitourinary side effects is ridiculously high.

 

[Caesar]

Well, it says 1.1% to 18.5%. I didn't have time to read through and see what that meant exactly.

 

[Taylor]

It means your penis will have unmanly changes. These drugs are dangerous.

Good luck with your hair. Mine is falling out, but I own that now. I have serious concerns that there will be a generation of 40 year old men who have major, irreversible sexual dysfunctional because of these drugs.

Enjoy THAT confidence.

 

[blueboy25]

There are plenty of guys out there that can pull off the bald look and look pretty decent, but its all to do with the shape of their head

I've got a big head, but hair can provide a bit of balance so it doesnt stand out. If I shaved my head, it would stand out like dogs balls and I'd look like an alien.
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Yep I have a decent sized head but larger than normal ears and if I did shave the old bonce the ears will stand out quite a bit.

 

[blueboy25]

There is a bloke in my building at work who works for one of the larger law firms in Perth who has the worst comb over I have ever seen. Not sure if it should be considered a comb over or comb forward.

He must be in his 50's and has lost all the hair on the top of his head, so he has grown it to a certain length at the back, puts some gel in and brushes if forward. If you are behind him in the lift, all you can see is the line where he combed his hair forward. I feel like my description does not pay his haircut any justice and I should try and take a photo and post it here.

It is just ridiculous and its like he thinks he is tricking everyone in to thinking he has a full head of hair. He would be better wearing a rug or just cutting it all off.

 

[Miqar_Baqfhied]

It means your penis will have unmanly changes. These drugs are dangerous.

Good luck with your hair. Mine is falling out, but I own that now. I have serious concerns that there will be a generation of 40 year old men who have major, irreversible sexual dysfunctional because of these drugs.

Enjoy THAT confidence.

Keep telling yourself that Baldilocks if it makes you feel better....its been around for years already, and it wouldnt be prescribed here if there was any scientfic peer reviewed evidence saying it could be that harmful - this is a first world country.

 

[Miqar_Baqfhied]

Yep I have a decent sized head but larger than normal ears and if I did shave the old bonce the ears will stand out quite a bit.

 

[blueboy25]

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Luckily it wouldn't be that bad

 

[Barry_Badrinath]

I'm loling that Karl Pilkington avatars have popped up in this thread.

Good Work