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Early vs. Late-Onset MPB
Razor X:
Many of us here have had to deal with MPB and know what a difficult transition it can be, especially if it happens while you are still relatively young. It just seems like something that shouldn't happen until you are much older. Lately, though, I've begun looking at this in another way.
A couple of guys I know who are in their early 40s are starting to show signs of serious thinning that will most likely progress to complete MPB eventually. It just made me realize that I'd much rather deal with going bald at 30 than at 40 or 50. It doesn't get any easier to deal with as you get older. If anything, it gets harder as you have to deal with other unpleasant changes that come with impending middle age, such as weight gain, greying hair and just aging in general. And you've have even more time to be used to seeing yourself with hair, so to have MPB going at the same time must be really difficult. Those who went through MPB at 30 and shaved their heads are long past this ordeal. And if they've taken care of themselves, they shouldn't look that much different at 40 than they did at 30.
So all you young guys out there struggling with MPB -- count your blessings and shave your heads and all will be well.
Robmeister:
Very true. Although there is the perspective that the onset of MPB in someone's 20's can be more upsetting as young men are much more concerned with outward appearance--at least I was much more vain back then, what with pre-marriage dating and social importance.
Vanity, not in an excessive conceit or narcissism. But natural young social angst.
I discovered my hair slightly thinning in the back (arear of the crown) in my mid- to late-30's. By then I was happily married and losing alot of pre-marital vanity. So it wasn't all that upsetting.
I can see being in yer 30's, 40's, 50's and "out there" in the dating scene for whatever reason how that MPB could be more "problematic." Nevertheless, by that age we seem to have a better more centered sense of SELF that far outways outward appearance.
Just my 2 cents.
yep_yep:
It's funny how you made a comparison between those who have MPB at 30 and those who have it at 40. Hear this:
I just turned 25 and have already thinned drastically. MPB starting at 30 is NOT early MPB. MPB starting at 20 IS EARLY MPB. Believe me, it isn't easy to deal with this sh*t at this age... I can't even grow a proper beard yet I am balding severely. Life is great innit? I would give almost anything to keep my hair until I'm 30. I'm almost 100% certain that losing hair couldn't hurt this much if I would be 10-15 years older. It's not about looking older, it's not about getting used to having hair. It's all about what other ppl perceive as normal. Losing hair when you're 30-40 is not a big deal, it's normal. However, only under 5% of males lose their hair in their 20's, it's like being some kinda freak.
Razor X:
--- Quote from: yep_yep on November 24, 2007, 12:10:03 PM --- Losing hair when you're 30-40 is not a big deal, it's normal. However, only under 5% of males lose their hair in their 20's, it's like being some kinda freak.
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Actually, I was referring to the MPB process being completed by age 30, not starting then.
--- Quote from: yep_yep on November 24, 2007, 12:10:03 PM ---I would give almost anything to keep my hair until I'm 30. I'm almost 100% certain that losing hair couldn't hurt this much if I would be 10-15 years older. It's not about looking older, it's not about getting used to having hair. It's all about what other ppl perceive as normal.
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You may say that now, but believe me, you still won't be ready for it to happen 10, 15, or 20 years from now. There's never a good time. Let me state my point in another way: most men are going to lose at least some of their hair at some point in their lives. It's hard to be bald at a young age when your friends all still have their hair. But eventually many of them will lose theirs. And when they do, you'll be glad that you've already had a smooth slick dome for years, rather than just starting the process like they are. I realize that this is small consolation to you now.
yep_yep:
--- Quote from: RazorX on November 24, 2007, 12:49:09 PM ---
--- Quote from: yep_yep on November 24, 2007, 12:10:03 PM --- Losing hair when you're 30-40 is not a big deal, it's normal. However, only under 5% of males lose their hair in their 20's, it's like being some kinda freak.
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Actually, I was referring to the MPB process being completed by age 30, not starting then.
--- Quote from: yep_yep on November 24, 2007, 12:10:03 PM ---I would give almost anything to keep my hair until I'm 30. I'm almost 100% certain that losing hair couldn't hurt this much if I would be 10-15 years older. It's not about looking older, it's not about getting used to having hair. It's all about what other ppl perceive as normal.
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You may say that now, but believe me, you still won't be ready for it to happen 10, 15, or 20 years from now. There's never a good time. Let me state my point in another way: most men are going to lose at least some of their hair at some point in their lives. It's hard to be bald at a young age when your friends all still have their hair. But eventually many of them will lose theirs. And when they do, you'll be glad that you've already had a smooth slick dome for years, rather than just starting the process like they are. I realize that this is small consolation to you now.
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Yeah and when the hair multiplication is clearly on its way, my friends probably won't have to lose their hair if it happens, say around 5-10 years from now. But then again, if my hairloss still bugs me at that point I can have my hair back too if I only have the cash.
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