My Hair is Very Thin On One Side

When I wake up – I look in the mirror and it’s obvious that my hair is much thinner on one side of my head. I can create a big parting on this side because the hair is so thin and can’t do so if I try on the other side. I’m 27 and have slightly receded temples and the temple recession is slightly worse on this side but I don’t understand why it’s thin all the way to the back of my head on this side?

Is this common with male pattern baldness? My dad is bald but I have been quite stressed over the last year and don’t want to take propecia if it’s something other than MPB.

Thanks.

It is common to see more thinning on one side in cases of genetic male pattern baldness (MPB), but rest assured that the other side generally catches up. I do not know if you have MPB, but if you believe you are losing hair you should see a doctor and get a diagnosis.