Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: deets87 on October 24, 2012, 11:19:57 PM
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Hi guys,
I've been shaving for a year now (I'm 25), and while I like the bald look, I would like to grow my hair back out at some point. However, it's at a Norwood 5 right now, and it doesn't look good when I grow it back, and I can feel it thinning in the stubble that I get when I don't shave for a coupla days.
I was thinking of getting on propecia while still keeping the shaved head look for a while (if it works, I can grow my hair out, but if it doesn't I can quit it and continue to keep my head shaved). Has anyone tried this? I just want to know if it's a good plan.
-Deets
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Welcome Deets!
I'm bald by choice so I can't say that I know exactly what you're going through, I can only imagine.
If the shaved look is working for you, why go for propecia and other drugs?
We've had some threads about hair loss medication (check them out) and also do some research on the side effects.
Personally, I don't believe there's a cure for balding, other than the razor.
If there would be an efficient treatment then we wouldn't see balding people.
So, no to drugs.
By the way, have you tried the expensive anti-hair loss shampoos & repair treatments on the market? Any results?
I think nobody had any success fighting hair loss with that; but they are a good selling engine.
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Do you really want to mess with Propecia? Here is something Tyler wrote about the possible effects of using it! Here is the link to it. You might find it pretty sobering!
http://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/index.php?topic=79.msg178#msg178
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nothing good will come of drugs!
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Let's see... nice, clean shaved head and a "little soldier" that still works.... OR..... MAYBE a little more hair, less money because you have to buy that stuff, and nights alone because women like "little soldiers" that work.
Gosh.... what would I choose?????????
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Bald By Choice here ... regardless, drug "therapy" is a road I decline to travel.
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I tried propecia,it did work well,but it also gave me less than rock hard erections. Skip it,keep shaving and forget that you have hair. Boners are better.
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I find it ironic that guys take Propecia because they (mistakenly) think that more hair will make them attractive to women. Then they can't get it up...
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Propecia? About as valuable as coupons from Bosley....No, thanks. BTW, Welcome, Deets!
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Keep it shaved smooth. I'd rather be bald than balding but the balding look, in your case nw 5.0, with some stubble shows the world that you accepted your masculinity trait with confidence. Why would you want to screw up not only your masculine balding looks, but also your natural sex drive? Do you honestly think at this stage of your genetic hairloss that it will actually grow back with drugs? You might as well spend $3,000.00 for "scalp pigmentation" tattooing that is suppose to look like you have stubble on your bald head !
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No drugs, no way, no how.
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I get your idea, cuz i had similar thoughts.
But at a NW 5, i can't imagine that the result would be satisfying since it's not sure what the drug will do. Works different for everyone. And what means for a while, once stopping taking it hair and money will be gone. Due to the sideeffects I'm not sure if this would be worthy. You could always go and try and stop if its not OK, but it's maybe its better to put more energy in acceptance of the balding Head, finally getting over it, feeling free and just enjoying life.
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I find it ironic that guys take Propecia because they (mistakenly) think that more hair will make them attractive to women. Then they can't get it up...
We can create a new acronym: BWB (Bald with Boners) :o
Red
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Thanks for such prompt replies everyone! Thanks also for welcoming me to the forum.
I know that there's little hope of just propecia growing back my hair with a NW5 pattern (I still have hair on top, it's just thin and getting thinner every month I feel). However, my thinking was that I could at least retain what I have and maybe get a transplant in future. Until then, I can enjoy the shaved look.
As far as the sexual side effects are concerned, I totally get your points. But the two docs I've spoken to regarding this say that none of their patients have complained of it and they've prescribed it to hundreds of people. One of my friends is on it with no problems. That's not to discount all the stories that are out there -- they're scary I know. Nobody wants to ever have their sex drive go away, and I wouldn't wish that on myself or anyone else.
I guess it all comes down to how much you trust doctors and pharma companies at the end of the day. I really don't know the answer to that question -- and I feel like time's running out so I better make a decision -- should I just accept the shaved look for the rest of my life, or hold it out as something temporary (using propecia) until I can get a transplant in the future?
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HT, no no.
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deets87--at a NW5 and developing responsible medical practioners should be advising you about the actual potential for restoring growth, and it is small at that level. It's time to take a deep breath, accept the genetics you've been dealt and embrace them. You won't find any medical contraindications with shaving, you won't find expenses paid by insurance for doctors and medication--it's not a covered condition under any insurance policy I've ever heard of--, and as Ben32 said, whatever growth you have and the money you've spent are gone when you stop, gone. Put the money in the bank and invest in yourself. The doctors make money selling you this stuff--so they aren't uninterested parties and their interest is in their wallets, not your head. Accept, keep smooth, move on with life. Look around, you're part of a large group of men, and some women, who face life sly & happy. Why change that?
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I so agree with saintc !
And a Doctor should be bald/balding to give advices ;)
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I so agree with saintc !
And a Doctor should be bald/balding to give advices ;)
Totally agree . I would say like all of us we have to make up our mind in what we want to do and what is needed. If I were you I would rather spend the bucks on nice Shaving Item's instead of propecia stuff. ;)
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At the end of the day... it's just hair. It's a vaguely cosmetic keratin deposit, it's not worth taking any risks with your health for, so don't.
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I don't know which is the most boggling: (1) risking your health with drugs, (2) scarring and mutilating your head with transplants.
I mean really? Is any of that worth it?
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I don't know which is the most boggling: (1) risking your health with drugs, (2) scarring and mutilating your head with transplants.
I mean really? Is any of that worth it?
OR.... youo can just look stunning like all of us!!! ;)
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Im BWB all the way.
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Im BWB all the way.
Good for you Mark! ^-^
BTW guys, the OP has left the building. He was here for one day. We didn't tell him what he wanted to hear. I guess he'll get his Propecia prescription and then get butchered with a hair transplant unless he comes to his senses before then.
Too bad. He should listen to his Sly Brothers.
Red
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And he will have half a semi......
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maybe propecia is secretly to stop people who don't have the balls to shave their heads from breeding?
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quote author=Slyfive link=topic=18569.msg288960#msg288960 date=1352079879]
maybe propecia is secretly to stop people who don't have the balls to shave their heads from breeding?
[/quote]Great point O0 Bro. ! ;D
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Hold up everyone, no need for name calling or abuse. I've been otherwise distracted, so haven't had time to check the forum again. Anyway, I've decided that there is little point in propecia -- I don't think it causes sides (the scientific literature doesn't say so), but it's not gonna do much at this stage. Might as well focus on other things and get on with my life.
That's me with the shaved head in the pic -- was taken last year, have lost a bit of weight since then unfortunately due to ACL surgery and rehab. Getting back on track!
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Good to hear from you again! No name calling or abuse from me. But you do look good with a shaved head. Plus it is less expensive than Propecia!
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Great avatar, the sly look is great for you ;)
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Looks great, congratulations!
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Might as well focus on other things and get on with my life.
Bingo, right answer.
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Might as well focus on other things and get on with my life.
DING DING DING...you've found the correct answer.
What I don't get is that you're a good looking guy with the shaved head and you apparently have a beautiful girlfriend/wife already, so what's the concern with hair? I think by shaving for awhile and maturing a bit you'll realize that there are much more important things in life than worrying about getting your hair back.
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^speaking of beautiful wives (no disrespect meant Mr T. but you are one lucky man)
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^speaking of beautiful wives (no disrespect meant Mr T. but you are one lucky man)
Thanks buddy!
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...Oh, hey, while you're at the Doctor's office getting the prescription for Propecia, might just as well drop by your Urologist to make an appointment for your emasculation. Of course, that's just for aesthetical purposes, your testes will already be dead so why carry around a useless piece of flesh?
In short, DON"T DO IT.