Trying to decide!!

[Dimbleby]

Hey guys, first time poster from the UK here

I'm 22 and my hair has been thinning since I was about 18, its pretty thin on top now, in certain light conditions it looks okay but I really hate worrying about all that

To be honest this has made me pretty miserable, I also have scalp psoriasis, at the back and a little on one side, but I hear that shaving might help that...

Also I have seborrheic dermatitis (sure is fun being me! ) but that stays under control most of the time....

To shave or not to shave?

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-Dimbleby

[Razor X]

Looks a little thin on top, but not so thin that you need to shave it off -- yet.  However, based on what you've said about the psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis, I'd suggest that you try shaving now.  A few guys here  have had the same problem and shaving brought about instant relief.

[Dimbleby]

Thanks for the advice!

Maybe I'll just go for a #3 all over first?

my skin conditions get better with sunshine so it'd be nice to be free from them over the summer....

[Razor X]

I'd probably start with a #2.  #3 is really not that short.  At least go shorter on  the sides because it will look tidier.

[aarrggh]

 Welcome      Perfect head for shaving  >  when the time comes . .
   

[Dimbleby]

Thanks!

I guess I'm okay for now, but I don't like the feeling of knowing I'm going to look different every month, you know?

[CraftyGuy]

Thanks!

I guess I'm okay for now, but I don't like the feeling of knowing I'm going to look different every month, you know?

That's where the shaving/buzzing comes in ... it will put *YOU* back in control

[Mikekoz13]

You will look good shave IMO. Also, you will more than likely get FULL relief from your scalp problems.

[BALDANDRE]

You're a good looking bro..you'll own a shaved head dude..go for it...your problems will seem like a distant memory soon enough..plus..you'll get a confidence boost you have no idea how powerful it is till you're slick and smooth bald!

[R o b 6]

...plus..you'll get a confidence boost you have no idea how powerful it is till you're slick and smooth bald!

Listen to BALDANDRE...couldn't have said it better myself!

[RyanJP]

I say go for it, what to you have to lose.

[Argyle]

Hey Dimbleby,

Firstly welcome to the forum.  I would say that at your age, I was pretty much in the same boat but I have to confess didnt have any of the skin issues.  Many guys on here will testify that shaving their head reduced their skin conditions considerably if not erradicated them. 

I personally agonised with hairloss and considered all kinds of medical interventions.  When I stumbled across this place nearly 4 years ago I realised that my decision to shave a year earlier when I was 27 was the only option, or at least the only sensible option.  I still have moments, but deep down I am healthy, financially stable and have a great life.  All of this has been achieved after I went sly and after I had experienced severe hairloss in my 20's.  I finly believe that had I gone down the route of hair transplant or medication that none of those would be true. 

[Vash]

I started shaving my head because of my psoriasis and have liked it so much I've never gone back   

[Papa Don]

First off, Welcome Dembleby.  IMHO opinion, your hair is thinning on top.  To shave must be your decision.  Personally, I do believe that you could carry the Sly look nicely.  Good luck with your decisions.

[The Noggin]

Welcome! I think you should try shaving. You can only win.