My Hair Loss Isn’t Visible Yet

What does all this mean? I have no obvious signs of hair loss. Any person on the street couldn’t see what I see. I have no receding hair line nor do I have any thinning in the crown. But what I do have is an overall texture and density change on the top of my head from the hairline to crown area. In this area the hair is softer, finer and not as thick when compared to the sides and back. Another cause of concern of mine is that I can lightly tug at the hair at my crown area and always pull hair out. But when I pull at the sides and back it’s a lot more difficult to pull hair out. I am 25 years old and I’m worried that this is the start of my hairloss. Your answer would be greatly appreciated.

You have a very good observation. Generally a person can lose more than 50% of their hair and it would still be unnoticeable to the general public. The difference in texture you notice on the top of your head may be a sign of miniaturization that I often write about on this blog. If I was to use a hair densitometer (invented by me in the early 1990s) to examine your scalp, some of your hair’s diameter MAY be smaller on the top of your head than on the sides or the back. This is why you may be noticing the difference in texture. Which means, you may be at an early stage of male pattern hair loss. Fortunately, finasteride (Propecia) has been well studied to counteract the male pattern hair loss, especially in the crown area. But you would need to see a medical doctor and get the correct diagnosis to be prescribed Propecia. I realize there are many internet sources for obtaining Propecia or finasteride without a medical exam. I strongly urge you not to go that route, because you would not know what you are treating and the interval effectiveness. Remember, you still do not have a diagnosis yet.