should I tell people its MPB?

• should I tell people its MPB? by TheyCallMeTheHead on 06 Oct, 2008 21:37
• Hey, Im 22 and have a shaved head cuz im losing my hair. When people ask me about it, I usually tell them I do it for the style, instead of telling them Im losing my hair, which to me is really embarrassing, especially at my age.
  
  Suprisiningly, alot of people (girls more than guys) believe me when I say I do it for style, especially at my age when not too many people are afflicted with this disease yet.
  
  Is it wierder for people to think Im crazy and that I actually prefer a shaved head for style, or for me to admit this genetic flaw I have and tell them I'm balding therefore shaved the head?
  
• #1 by Razor X on 06 Oct, 2008 21:42
• You don't owe anybody any explanations.  Just say you did it because you wanted to -- which is the truth, isn't it?   
  
  Or if you want to be a smartass, ask them why they chose the haircut they have.   
• #2 by TheSlyBear on 06 Oct, 2008 22:25
• Disease? Are you joking?
• #3 by rodubls on 06 Oct, 2008 22:31
• For some the loss of hair is a shock.
  
  For me, I was lucky. All the guys on both sides of my family have been bald most of my life. Since I was old enough to realize the concept of hair loss I knew I was (from my perspective at the time) doomed. However after a while I embraced what would happen and when the retreat became significant enough I went smooth.
  
  I do know that some people want to fight it or have a hard time accepting it just as there are those that embrace it. Either way be confident about who you are.
• #4 by JasonR on 06 Oct, 2008 22:33
• I'm in the same boat...just turned 24!
• #5 by skiking on 07 Oct, 2008 22:25
• Who cares if you are losing hair or just want to get a hair cut every day, it is your choice, and you chose to cut your hair every day.
  
  I don't think it matters, if they do, are they worth the trouble?
• #6 by time2shine on 08 Oct, 2008 14:44
• Quote from: TheyCallMeTheHead on 06 Oct, 2008 21:37

  afflicted with this disease
  
  genetic flaw
  

  
  The first step is realizing that its not affiliated with the above words, then you'll be comfortable talking about it.
  
  It's your choice if you tell people that you're losing your hair or not.  Your hairloss may increase later, and people will just notice; you won't need to tell them.
• #7 by warhawk on 08 Oct, 2008 14:49
• Quote from: RazorX on 06 Oct, 2008 21:42

  You don't owe anybody any explanations.  Just say you did it because you wanted to -- which is the truth, isn't it?   
  
  Or if you want to be a smartass, ask them why they chose the haircut they have.   
  

  razorx aggressively  hits nail on head!!!
  
  WARHAWK
• #8 by champ007 on 08 Oct, 2008 18:05
• First welcome to SBG.
  RazorX and time2shine both nailed it 
  There is nothing to be embarrassed about. There are millions out there your own age... blah blah!
  What your could say is, Mother Nature was going to take it anyway, so I figured I'd show her who's boss!
  
  But for the Ladies... say whatever the hell will get you into their pants