Sly Bald Guys Forum
Discussions About Being Bald => To be or not be...Bald => Topic started by: peefyloo on November 27, 2007, 08:57:01 AM
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Basically...for the past year or so i've been loosing hair. I got really thinning hair on top, and everytime i wash my hair, hair comes out...not like the usual...many...way to much. I've tried all that regrow shampoo crab and herbal stuff...i just said...screw it...it will happen..
I got long hair now...but i gotta get it cut anyway...and was thinkin about just shaving it. one theme stops me... ECZEMA. i have very dry skin, and my scalp is very dry. So dry that even if i comb my hair, skin starts to flake and i look like i have dandruff. even if i scratch my head a little. It's very bad, and is what probably is causing my hair to fall out. I'm actually going to a dermatologist on Thursday.
With the hair...the flakes...its embarrassing obviously.
Well if i shaved my head...how would my dome look? would it be all scaled like a snake? or what? i really dont know...and if i take the chance...well...and it looks bad...it will take awhile for the hair to grow... any advice, suggestions would be great, Thanks :)
Heres a pic with my hair as of Halloween...yes i was a pirate lol, and one from a few weeks before that:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv79%2Fpricek%2Fblsahahrei.jpg&hash=69da97eb65c555c759de52505e096cbf3086f1d0)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv79%2Fpricek%2Fblahahri32.jpg&hash=0fcecec3418aeda643789b14a95ab258d18f6818)
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Sorry to hear that, dude. I doubt it's eczema that's making your hair fall out, try genes :(. I got bad skin aswell, both facial and scalp skin. It's seborrheic dermatitis or something, oily skin with patches of dead skin cells forming. When I got my hair buzzed to #1 my barber told me I got some white stuff all over my head so I guess it could be noticeable in the strong light in your case aswell.
BTW: Your head shape looks ideal for shaving, at least on the profile view.
PS: I don't want to advertise or anything (mods remove this post if you feel like it's inappropriate): if you want to try and save your hair instead of shaving and accepting your balding, check out www.hairlosstalk.com/interact. There are some meds for hairloss today, but they are far from efficient and don't help many of us balding young men.
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Hey peefyloo, first off welcome.
I know where you're coming from on the scalp flaking thing. I suffered from a similar condition for almost all my life. Like you, I came onto this website before I actually shaved my dome with a lot of questions. Well, since shaving my head, my scalp has been completely itch free!!!! O0 O0 I think that shaving your head is like exfolliating your scalp, getting rid of the dry, loose skin. Although I could get by with shaving it every other day, I try and shave it daily just for the health of my scalp.
One thing you'll have to do is apply an aftershave lotion. There are many out there. My two personal favorites are the L'Oreal Comfort Max After Shave Balm (with SPF 15) and HeadBlade's HeadLube (Matte Finish).
Shaving your head is more work than having hair, but the relief you'll experience is well worth it.
PM me if you have any questions.
Good Luck,
Schro
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Thanks alot you two!
Living up in Wisconsin with this cold weather doesn't help my skin neither lol
Thanks for the advice and the pointers...i'll def check that link out yep_yep
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Hey dude, sorry about the situation..
but i was going to mention Schro's success after shaving his head clean... but I see he was already on the case!
NO MORE ITCH and flaking...you may have found a great solution for TWO of your problems bro! O0
Shave your head brother, you'll look real cool with a bald dome!
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yeah i'm really leaning towards it.
i basically have the long hair cuz well im in a band, and we all have kinda long hair, so kinda just went with the look.
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Yeah, scalp conditions are tougher in colder drier air. Good luck with it and I can't recommend shaving the dome enough.
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yeah i'm really leaning towards it.
i basically have the long hair cuz well im in a band, and we all have kinda long hair, so kinda just went with the look.
Perfect!
Seems most bands these days have long hair dudes and one slick bald dude for balance...
dude you can be the "balance"!
I've written this before, but seems if a guy had long hair and decides to get a "haircut" the only one that gives him the "edge" he had with long hair is shaving it completely bald!
Weird how that works, I guess, both are just a bit "edgy" for most folks!
You'll dig the bald head brutha!
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Welcome!
I had a bit of a dandruff issue before going sly. I haven't had any issues with it since going sly.
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peefyloo.... 1st of all welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya found us. it sounds like u will b solving your problem with the eczema (by going 2 your dermatologist & listening 2 schro's experience) and solving your hairloss problem by having the thoughts of shaving your head. after going 2 your dermatologist.... asks questions on tips of shaving your dome. we will b glad 2 help ya out. u can also check out the HEADSHAVING section for other headshaving tips. again... welcome 2 the forum & jump in & join the fun by posting often and being an acitve member of the best site on the internet. O0
WARHAWK O0
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I personally had some pretty nasty dandruff before taking the SLYway. Not a hint of it now. Just shave it.
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peefyloo you will find that after you start shaving yoru head...your scalp conditions will improve. It is simply shaving your head and your scalp gets a more thorough cleaning. I use a clear aloe vera gel on my head after i shave and ya know...as soon as I am done shaving my head feels really dry and flakey..but after i put just a small amount of gel on it...it last all day long. Go for it bro...I think you would look cool. Post a new pic of the sly dome!
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Peefyloo, like Warhawk said, I'd go see a dermatologist if you haven't already. He/She could provide you with an exact answer on your scalp condition.
Be careful looking at any drugs that help with hair loss. They may prevent you from losing your hair in the short term, but they have some very nasty side effects like depression and impotence.
Welcome to Sly Bald Guys!
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Welcome Peefyloo!!! I can't offer any words of wisdom on your ECZEMA, but the other guys have said it well. We have several SLY band members (Vash...). Go with the shave and see how it goes.
Max
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Peefyloo im 21 as well and I shave my head. I also had patches of dry itchy skin all over my head, but after I shaved my head I washed them off and they haven't returned since. The itching has also gone.
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I'm another one w/ skin issues, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis, and I go to the dermatologist regularly. No problems at all since buzzing down nearly 3 months ago and using a loofa pad for exfoliating every morning in the shower on the noggin. Also recommend the aloe vera lotions, cremes and gels that you can get over the counter--use w/ a non-alcohol after shave. Clean, Clear & Shiny, you can't ask for more.
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Welcome, Peefyloo. I had dry red patches on my scalp that all cleared up after shaving. I think we have your solution, bro. Go for it!! O0
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Sorry to hear about your condition. Shave that crop and the ladies will love ya!
Best wishes!
Tom
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All the other brothers have already given you great advice. So I'll just say welcome and you have found the perfect place for support for shaving and for information.
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Welcome bro' from another member that USED to have dry itchy skin on the noggin, guess what... no more hair = no more dry itchy noggin O0
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Thats everyone for the info and encouragement. I'll def find out more from the doc on Thursday... quick question...
Maybe this is taboo here lmao...
if i wanted to grow hair back...do you think if i have thinning on top...it would look a tad diff?
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Bro, I had longer hair than yours, and I do not regret it whatsoever.
My dandruff? Gone.
Dry skin? Gone, as long as I moisturize.
A loofa also helps, as it very effectively removes dead, dried out cells.
However I do not have any of the skin conditions you mention, I would Google that to death my friend.
I'll never look back, and I don't think you would either [its pretty damn freaky for the first couple of weeks though!]
If you let it grow back in after having shaved it, it would probably look different as you have more hair missing. But its easy to tell through the morning velcro.
Goodluck!
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Peefyloo,
You mention that you're in a band. I thought all bands have a token bald guy these days. Be that guy. Use that as your excuse. From your pics I think the look would definitely suit you bro.
You also asked about growing it back might be impacted by your thinning. First of all, if you're thinking about growing it back never tell these guys!!!
I'm kidding, they're a great group, very supportive whether you take all of their advice right away or not. As you can tell by my wonderful horseshoe I haven't taken their advice yet either but they continue to be supportive and I think I'm just about there.
Anyway, back to you. If in fact you do decide to grow it back I can tell you from personal experience as someone who also had long hair, that as it starts to thin the shorter you cut it the thicker it will look. The longer your hair means the more weight it has and the more it will hang and seperate, thus revealing more of your scalp.
My best advice to you is to just shave it, be that token bald guy for your band. One thing you don't see in a band is a horseshoe like mine and I'm sure that's where you're headed bro. Do it for yourself bro and do it those of us like me who didn't have the guts to do it when we were your age.
Welcome
Adam
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Thats everyone for the info and encouragement. I'll def find out more from the doc on Thursday... quick question...
Maybe this is taboo here lmao...
if i wanted to grow hair back...do you think if i have thinning on top...it would look a tad diff?
Welcome to SBG's.
Your hair will grow back from the areas it is currently growing. The hair thats falling out now seems great beacause it is so long, but if you just buzz it down it won't seem like as much is falling out... its trickery I tell ya!
But you being in a band I say go for the shave after you speak to the dermo. Nothing bettter than seeing different lights beaming off a sly guys head onstage!!! d5c*
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Peefyloo,
I can relate to this on many levels...
I had long hair when I started noticing hair loss.
I also (like Schro and others) had seborrheic dermatitis.
I was also in a band at that point (and I am still in that band to this day)
Of the advise I could give, at least buzz your head. You will notice scalp improvements immediately and once you shave it clean it will most likely clear it up complete. The long hair gives that flaky stuff plenty of places to hide and cling to.
As far as your band, they will most likely accept you for the musician you are and not your hair. Personally, I watched all my band mates eventually shave their heads... they all have perfect heads of hair.
Good luck man.
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I had exactly the same problem, since i started shaving i havent had the itching skin as well, all the skin problems went away
Basically...for the past year or so i've been loosing hair. I got really thinning hair on top, and everytime i wash my hair, hair comes out...not like the usual...many...way to much. I've tried all that regrow shampoo crab and herbal stuff...i just said...screw it...it will happen..
I got long hair now...but i gotta get it cut anyway...and was thinkin about just shaving it. one theme stops me... ECZEMA. i have very dry skin, and my scalp is very dry. So dry that even if i comb my hair, skin starts to flake and i look like i have dandruff. even if i scratch my head a little. It's very bad, and is what probably is causing my hair to fall out. I'm actually going to a dermatologist on Thursday.
With the hair...the flakes...its embarrassing obviously.
Well if i shaved my head...how would my dome look? would it be all scaled like a snake? or what? i really dont know...and if i take the chance...well...and it looks bad...it will take awhile for the hair to grow... any advice, suggestions would be great, Thanks :)
Heres a pic with my hair as of Halloween...yes i was a pirate lol, and one from a few weeks before that:
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv79%2Fpricek%2Fblsahahrei.jpg&hash=69da97eb65c555c759de52505e096cbf3086f1d0)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv79%2Fpricek%2Fblahahri32.jpg&hash=0fcecec3418aeda643789b14a95ab258d18f6818)