Hairline Receding on One Side More than Other

Hi Doctor Rassman, I’ve read your profile. You’ve made quite a lot of achievements. Congrats!
And now on to my question, I’m 19 years of age and my hairline is receding a lot towards the left than the right. My left side is roundish but the right side is still squared yet receding. I can actually feel the emptiness on the left side and that’s really freaking me out. I am also able to see through the hair…meaning that I’m seeing less hair up there but I dunno if it shrunk in diameter. Its like it went from jungle thick to like how a forest would look after a large fire. There’s also small bald gaps in my hairline. This is all very embarrasing for someone my age as it depicts an unhealthy aging teenager. I tend to wear tuques most of the time and I know I can’t do that all my life. I only work part time a few hours a week therefore I dont think I can afford Propecia. Are there any other drugs or methods you can suggest? Thanks.

Hair loss is often asymetrical. Usually, when one side becomes worse, the other side catches up with it. Eventaully, if you have male patterned genetic hair loss, you will continue the process. Propecia works well to stop it, slow it down, or reverse it, particularly in young men like you. You need to have your scalp mapped out for miniaturization and get a diagnosis first. Then a good doctor can treat you properly.