I'm going BALD at 21

SquatSimp
The Summary
I've tried finasteride (AKA propecia) and minoxidil (AKA rogaine) roughly for a year and neither have fulfilled my expectation. I did not see any progress on the drugs, but have seen dramatic cosmetic detriments when coming off of them. Both drugs are FDA recommended and I was told if you want to maximize the effect start while you still have a lot of hair instead of trying to hold on to just a few when it's "too late".
Balding has significantly impacted my self confidence and in a negative way. My brother has repeatedly said my hairline is "crucified" and I have even had friends of mine laugh when they realized I was already balding. Going through this I have realized three approaches to help.
1. Wearing a hat. Black or white and you can wear it with just about any outfit. It may not be helping the problem, but it isn't the root of it either. Weigh out the pros and cons and see if the short term pain alleviation is worth the damage it ~may~ be doing long-term.
2. Getting a haircut. If you can keep the sides significantly shorter (size one or two) than the top then it will give the appearance that the top of your head is thicker than it actually is.
3. Tell those close to you when the topic is relevant. You aren't doing this to receive pity. You are communicating a standard. You are insecure about it and ask that they don't ridicule you for it. An example you can provide is imagine if you ridiculed them for their weight, eyebrows, etc... You wouldn't want to be there would you?
Most of us men will bald at some point: some more than others, some sooner than others. If we can come to terms with who we are and where we are then we will be able to move forward.
Update 2/23/22
Here's what I am currently doing besides #1,2,3. Taking a superfluous amount of biotin (Vitamin B7), washing my hair 1-2 times a week with a special kind of shampoo and condition (no drugs included), and trying to better manage my stress day-to-day.

[@Griffboi117]

No matter what stage of life we are in, there will always be something we find irritating to deal with about our bodies. I can't imagine how hard it might be to accept age related sarcopenia when that time comes. All we can do is live the healthiest lifestyle we can in order to maybe slow down or mediate these things. A core stoic philosophy is to only put care and thought in those things we have control over, everything else "is what it is". Focus not on changing those things you can't control, rather - focus on how best to move forward, accepting what has happened. I honestly never really focus on your hair unless you bring it up, and even then my focus quickly shifts away from that fact. Not that it makes how you feel any better but just know you shouldn't let yourself get caught up in insecurity because it ultimately distracts us from what you should focus on; how best to make yourself stronger, smarter, healthier, and a more loving person. Your hair (or lack of it) will never be the reason someone loves you. It will be the way you carry yourself with confidence and openness to growth in those traits I mentioned above (which is not a comprehensive list). Stoics do not suggest that you should just be complacent or emotionless. They encourage you to feel with every emotion that arises, but they suggest you move quickly and reasonably to step 2: what am I going to do given what has happened. Shall you be Sisyphus and continue to push the stone up a never-ending hill, or will you find new purpose in something worth your great protentional?

[@SquatSimp]

Spoken like a true poet. Thank you for the wise words 🙏 I pinned your comment to the top so it is the first one that everyone will see.

[@varunmukherjee9074]

Thank You very very much

[@torylivingston8368]

@@SquatSimp Ask for generic Avodart. You will have to get it off label. I am ahead of the FDA on this one.

[@torylivingston8368]

@@SquatSimp By the way, finasteride only binds to the 2nd and 3rd 5-Alpha Reductase pathways, whereas dutasteride binds to all three pathways and with much higher affinity. It is 3x more potent as a medication and cuts DHT plasma levels, the byproduct of testosterone which causes hair loss, in half by 98% and typically shows results that favor over 90% hair regrowth. Finasteride has around a 70% binding efficacy. Just thought I would let you know. Also the effects take effect quicker and hair comes in even thicker. I took finasteride too, and now am going to switch. The word needs to spread.

[@thatsgoodleche]

Well said brother, mad respect for making this. The Important thing is to take action on circumstances we can control.

[@white3830]

I'm 22 and almost bald rn I'm going to shave it off.your not alone bro❤️

[@SquatSimp]

Appreciate that man. The pure amount of views on a video like this is a testament to that

[@eatmydust411]

You got a new subscriber brother. I can tell you’re a great human being. I hope you find a solution for your problems . I kno the feeling

[@aidenmccormack6621]

I am 21 and today I was diagnosed with male pattern hair loss. This made me feel less alone with this, and hopefully this comment makes other people realize this is not as big of a deal as I originally thought it was. Cheers for the great video

[@SquatSimp]

Fantastic perspective. Thank you for the comment Aiden

[@193ksp]

I started losing my hair at 18. At the time it was very traumatic. I’ve come to realize there are much bigger problems in life than losing your hair. If you’re struggling with this at a young age, just embrace it and it will get better.

[@FirstNameLastName-mf8fq]

how did you find a partner?

[@samvandervelden8243]

No reason to embrace it when you can stop it

[@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet]

but u have a beard..

[@torylivingston8368]

Well you can look like that, or you can get cured with dutasteride. Life does have enough problems, why add to them?

[@gamtoszinios1336]

Watch scott primal its only way to fix

[@alkispapageor]

I started loosing my hair when I was 17. Now I am 23. I shaved my head last year. It's ok. It is not that big of a deal after all.

[@theunvaccinator]

more hair on a pork scratching but who cares

[@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet]

if it isnt a big deal why do u have a beard

[@annakessler9372]

@@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet how do u know he has beard? also nowadays all guys have beard. its rare to find a clean shaven man or atleast stubble? not sure wat goes on in their head to look like terrorists. having beard is 10 time worse than being bald. when u do both imagine how creepy u will be. example : john fetterman

[@Christian_Delgado]

Hell nah I care about my hair 🙃

[@iannovak5223]

@@Christian_DelgadoYou should. Unless you're gay or asexual and not interested in women.

[@radioactivepotato2068]

Men become a slave to it. I shaved my head because I saw it coming. Getting the jump on it is probably one of the best decisions I've ever made. I got used to the look real quick, so did the people around me. The lack of maintenance is a godsend. I used to like a tight fade, so I was at the barbers fortnightly doing a 30 mile round trip. I put a few years into a beard, now I cannot imagine not shaving my head. I look like a different person but also feel like a different animal. Anyone struggling with this, I recommend trying to lean into it. When you look back, you'll be shocked at how much of your life you spent worrying about a monster of your own making.

[@torylivingston8368]

Dutasteride is the cure. If that's how you want to look though. Own it. Not my cup of tea. Otherwise why have hair to begin with?

[@dd7aa]

​@@torylivingston8368the cure? Its not a disease lol

[@nathanakers7594]

Hey man, I’m 21 and balding as well. Just graduated college and about to take the plunge of just cutting it off. Hope you find peace in it

[@Baldcafe]

Welcome welcome

[@fisherboxingacademy]

Brother you’re a good looking guy in great shape hair or no hair you’ll look badass 👊🏼

[@HANKAK47]

I had such thick hair throughout high school and would always have that "greaser" style look. The moment I went into college it all fell out. I took rogaine, i took finasteride, im trying to dermaroll, but at the end of the day im just sick of it. think its time to cut it off, but strangely I still cant get myself to do it. My hair is exactly like yours right now at 22. im also a really short guy 5'7 and felt like it was all I had to really stand out. time to hit that gym and become a bald muscle midget lol

[@SquatSimp]

Same here brother. Thick "greaser" look in high-school, but during college it all started to fall out (seemingly all at once). We may not be able to control our hair, but like you said, we can shape our bodies (and our minds too). Stay strong man 💪

[@hendrovdm]

Started losing my hair at 18 right after high-school. Overall the thinning has slowed down now (I'm 23) but I can't put it in words how big of a mental toll it was on me throughout college. I started shaving my head at the start of this year every 3-4 so days. It was one of my big dreams to grow my blonde hair out after school. That's why it was such a big deal for me since I could no longer do something I looked forward to for so many years. I had great hair and it really gave me a lot of confidence so it's been tough getting used to the "bald" look but you eventually do get used to it. Haven't gotten any negative comments about it. I'm thinking of getting a couple of tattoos and properly bulk up my physique. I definitely think that bald guys can compensate for their lack of hair. Plenty of my friends never go to the gym and sort of suffer from a lack of ambition so I think that I can gain some ground there. You just have to work much harder to stand out but that's just how it is. A couple of times I have seen older bald guys with younger women so there is hope. You can't feel sorry for yourself forever. Either get a hair transplant or shave it off and hit the gym. Stay strong, I know what it feels like to go through this.

[@godofwar-s5v]

bro i am in first year of college and 18 my hair is thinning and receding like crazy man , it sucks its just not fair

[@OregonBassAnglers]

@@godofwar-s5vme too bro I’m gonna try finasteride

[@torylivingston8368]

A mental toll it was? Past tense? Dude get cured with dutasteride 0.5mg. What is with people convincing themselves mentally that what they initially think is NOT okay somehow IS magically. Nothing has to be a mental toll. Get cured.

[@AmaiDullahan]

I've been taking vitamins more specific for hair, scalp massages and natural oils. Got a full head of wavy hair below my shoulders. Personally, it's been a huge help. Excessive? Yes, I'd say so but the work is worth it to me. Wishing you all the best❤

[@torylivingston8368]

@@AmaiDullahan Yeah? well dutasteride I promise you works for everyone else, and unlike your routine which I am sure some time down the road you will be too tired for on certain days, people on the best med I promote only have to swallow a pill. Much easier.

[@memefunland]

Damn bro I'm 22 and I'm balding too and i felt much better when i watched this video thanks

[@SquatSimp]

Glad I could help brother 💪 best of luck

[@johndelaney1787]

Bro! You look great! You have a good look your fit and you got a nice face. I think if you keep it. Its gonna make you look even older. Either wear it low like buzz cut or bald. But trust and believe you will look good man! Good luck!

[@GurksTheGamer]

Started at 19. It's been slow but i recently hopped on fin.

[@Seb_latimer]

I feel for you, bud. Sadly, you've obviously got aggressive balding. I know it's no cocelation, but you're a good-looking bloke in good shape, so luckily, you'll pull off the look. Stay strong.

[@SquatSimp]

I appreciate the comment - thank you!

[@theidiotfiles9414]

My hair started falling out about 23 I shaved it problem solved 24 years later I'm still shaving it. Just take the plunge guys break out your clippers just get it done don't fight nature.

[@suzerainDB]

Same shit bro, even the same pattern of hairloss, but a little more rare than you. I turned 23 this Saturday, so I bought myself a clipper as a gift, and then cut my head to 3 mm. Now I look fine, don't really care and literally became a Chad irl.

[@emperorscott252]

I noticed my hairline slowly receding in my early twenties, I started taking Finasteride and using topical minoxidil when I was 27. Thankfully it made a hell of a difference. Three years ago I made the switch to Dutasteride and just over a week ago I made the switch to oral minoxidil. I'm 34 and my hairline is still holding up (Touch wood) If you can get hold of it, I'd recommend trying Dutasteride. I take a 0.5 mg capsule everyday. Good luck.

[@riccardogentili3986]

Huge side effects for some people. Probability is very low, yes, but taking the risk... Maybe it's not worth.

[@emperorscott252]

@@riccardogentili3986 Yeah a lot of people seem to suffer from the side effects sadly. Thankfully I'm one of the lucky ones so far 🤞 But honestly, my life has got to the point where I'm willing to risk everything to save my hair. It's one of the few things in life that I've got left.

[@SquatSimp]

Thank you for the comment. Hearing first hand from someone that is older than me (and susceptible to hair loss) have success with dutesteride is encouraging.

[@amadsteenwerke8649]

Just try shorter and shorter buzz cuts, by the time you're bald or shave your head it won't look strange.

[@JustinTunley]

Made that journey more years ago than I'd like to admit. Since then worked my way down the numbers from a No 4 trim to a 5/8" full hollow ground razor. It's incredibly practical (given the odd hat to adapt to the weather). Today, if my hair did come back, I'm not sure if I'd stop shaving it back.

[@SquatSimp]

Very interesting. Thank you for the comment Justin!

[@daboxermacc2190]

I'm 24 and my hairline is receding, I still have a decent amount of hair. But the fact my hairline is receding is messing with my confidence. I'm getting a haircut next month, and I'm gonna keep it short. No more long hair for me🙏💯

[@migueldelbarrio6978]

Add tetrinoine to minoxidil, if it does not work to you is because you do not hace sulfotransferase enzyme. You can increase it by using tetrinoine cream after aplying minoxidil.

[@SquatSimp]

Now that you mention it, I do remember MPMD saying something about an enzyme deficiency for people who are non responders to minoxidil. Thank you for the comment Miguel!

[@chisomogbonna7743]

Sigh! I started balding at 17 I think... I just started randomly getting harsh comments from my friends at that time my receeding hairline and it made me feel really insecure... I was really depressed about it honestly, started putting on caps then eventually went on to headwarmers. I literally cannot step outside without my headwarmer... I also used this avenue to get rid of my hair or just cut it really low, it tends to even out when its really low... With time, I got okay with it on me.

[@matrxzeno4761]

Nice man yeah I'm gonna just start cutting it shorter and shorter. And to be honest, short hair feels really nice and clean.

[@KingdomScorned]

I feel for you, I started balding at 19. My dermatologist didn’t prescribe me with finasteride when I saw him and it took years until services like Keeps and Hims were around. Add mirconeedling to your regimen and you’ll see much more regrowth from minoxidil when it’s in combination. Most non responders or minimally responsive see much better results that way.

[@SquatSimp]

Thank you for the comment. I have definitely been considering microneedling. Although I think I would do it in isolation... do you know how effective that would be?

[@KingdomScorned]

@@SquatSimp it varies from person to person. Though from what I’ve seen with research there’s a good chance it will at least improve with regrowing some hair. Though with hair restoration, attacking it from multiple angles is always the best with treatments that have different mechanisms of action, LLLT(laser caps and brushes) show an efficacy that of the same or more than minoxidil does and its non invasive and there’s no sides. I’d say both of those are worth trying since you’re only taking financial risks as opposed to and possible medical risks involved with minoxidil and finasteride. Consistency is 100% key just like lifting though, if you have decided you want to fight this, it’s a long and difficult journey, but like everyone says, the sooner you start the better. Good luck bro, and it’s no shame in both fighting it or accepting it, you have to decide that for yourself which you prefer to do.

[@SquatSimp]

@KingdomScorned makes sense! I know Derek from More Plate More Dates bought the most expensive home treatment kit via light therapy for hair regrowth, but I saw no improvement with it... so I'll probably save my money on that front and go straight to microneedling only instead

[@METALADIX]

That's what sucks about being bald and buff. It makes it look like you're compensating. That goes triple if you're short. I just hopped on finasteride and minoxidil and reversed my early stage balding.

[@SquatSimp]

I've never thought about it that way, but perhaps other people do? Congrats on keeping your hair brother!

[@aleemyt6218]

I am 16 and balding since 14 and have lost a good amount of hair and i have been using minoxidil and finasteride for almost 1 year it completely stopped my hair loss at some point but then again losing hair just gonna continue and see what happens

[@SquatSimp]

Best of look brother. Have you considered a buzz cut look? Not everyone responds well to minoxidil, so a lot of people have been recommending me to try dutesteride or the oral minoxidil instead. Hope this helps

[@lbali2896]

My husband started balding at exactly the same age. It was rough on him, but he shaved his head and it actually suits him. He also wears nice baseball caps and beanies, which really suit him.

[@SquatSimp]

He's lucky to have such a supportive wife :D

[@torylivingston8368]

Well if your husband would prefer hair like yourself, as I imagine he would want you to grow your hair back if you were the one who went bald instead, he can ask the Doctor for generic Avodart (dutasteride) off label and grow fur garden on his scalp. It doesn't have to be "rough" on anyone.

[@BlackSkyZ2]

@@torylivingston8368you are living in a fantasy world hiding behind your insecurities. Time to grow out of your shell

[@user-wj4sc3zk1k]

In great shape

[@SquatSimp]

Thank you

[@raiswarnim9431]

I am 29 now I am going bald but at 21 its tough

[@Desiqnify]

When you say Finasteride doesn't give you results do you mean in hair growth? Fin doesn't really grow hair but it stops you from shedding, I noticed my shedding/ hair loss stopped

[@SquatSimp]

Yes you are 100% right. After the extremely poor experience with minoxidil, I was experiencing "learned helplessness" (that is why I stopped all medical treatment) but the finasteride did help.

[@deadscene1]

Simple if you taking finasteride , even if you stop it , you won't see rapid hairloss , but you take this minoxidil (especially the spray one) if you stop it all your hair gonna fall down really fast, so if fact the only viable option is finasteride (the worst side effect is that you may not get errection but that is really low chance) that's said i have a long hair (33yr old and i style it alot ) and just on one spot is getting really thin , so since i start taking finasteride few times a week from the last year i don't see any hairloss anymore ,

[@SquatSimp]

Congrats on the success with finasteride man! When it comes to topical minoxidil vs finasteride, I definitely think finasteride is better

[@OoT_Link]

Tired of wearing hats literally everyday no matter where I go. If I wasn’t so young I know it wouldn’t bother me as much. Completely robbed of my youth starting at 21

[@richardevans7035]

A clean fade on the sides and number 4 or 5 Guard on top will look great on you, I'm 43 and balding and I hate it

[@mase202]

does finasteride cause high grade prostate cancer? i was going to get on it but my dermatologist denied me my prescription for that reason.

[@SquatSimp]

A dermatologist would certainly know more on this topic than I do, but a quick Google search revealed this: "Through its effect on hormonal (estrogens vs. androgens) balance and immune surveillance of tumor cells, finasteride increases the risk of prostate cancer." www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2840927/#:~:text=Through%20its%20effect%20on%20hormonal,of%20estrogen%20excess%20over%20androgens. I did not know that lol. Good to know!

[@shawnevans751]

Thanks for the vid! At 33 I started clipping all my hair off... now I'm 46 and I'm tired of being addicted to a hat... I found a really good scalp micropigmentation artist and starting my first session this Saturday... ☺

[@SquatSimp]

Congrats man!

[@pinkmann5158]

Give fin time. It'll do its thing in due time. Don't quit minoxidil. Stay on both treatments

[@MeirHarZion34]

Not worth the side effects.

[@MonsterManStan]

There usually aren't any. I've been on it for years and have no side effects. Side effects are pretty rare and except in extremely rare circumstances go away when you stop the treatment. You might as well try. It also reduces your risk of prostate cancer lmao.

[@BlackSkyZ2]

@@MonsterManStanmost men I’ve talked to have become infertile form fin. Also dht is essential for the brain as a real man, blocking it has severe long term consequences. It should be illegal in all countries.

[@Nathan47223]

@@MeirHarZion34 So saving your hair, which for many make up about 50% of their physical attractiveness, is not worth a 2% chance of side effect that will go away when you stop taking it? Your hair must carry no importance for you, which is fine of course, but thats not the case for a lot of people.

[@MeirHarZion34]

@@Nathan47223 much higher than 2 %

[@easontv3892]

Hey Michael, When you say finasteride it’s not clear whether you used a generic or the brand name propecia. If you haven’t I would give propecia a try. When I switched to the generic my hair loss resumed. When I switched back it stabilized. They try to tell you it’s the same but it’s not. Your at a point where you could get most all your hair back. I hope this message reaches you. Good luck

[@youtuberkilledthemediastar6757]

Bro, I feel you. I'm 33, and I feel robbed. My hair was my trademark for the ladies. I am on my last threads, I'm right there where I need to shave it.

[@lander77477]

Just get a hair system. Its cheap, and effective. Girls get to wear high heels, pushup/padded bras, breast surgery, makeup, fake eyelashes, fake eyebrows, fake nails, dye their hair, style their hair, hair extensions, wear weaves, get botox, lip injections, face lifts, and nose jobs. Nothing wrong with leveling the playing field back in our favor a little bit

[@repent.sinner]

Shave it and repent and believe the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ your willful sexual sin will take you to the lake of fire, take heed.

[@lander77477]

@@repent.sinner save your apocalyptic religious nonsense for another video

[@repent.sinner]

@@lander77477 nope, you can believe it or reject it. If you dont like it then beat it👉🏻

[@repent.sinner]

@@lander77477 o and same goes for you sinner.

[@prabhatmunda3078]

Started balding at 19 now I'm 26 but still have a good amount of hair but my hairline is fcuked up, I'm at Norwood 2.

[@SquatSimp]

Seven years of balding and only a Norwood 2, I would say you are fairing pretty well!

[@bennewman4675]

If they stop using minidill after they get there hair back. But use hair loss shampoo will that stop them going as bald as they was before? Or if they cut down to only using minxidill twice a week but use hair loss shampoo as well. Will that stop them going as bald as they was?

[@Thavapriyan535]

How do I grow eyebrows? im 16 and get made fun of because of my hair loss and the only thing that would make me feel better is growing my invisible eyebrows from birth btw but to at least make me look a bit handsome, i also wear caps like you, im really inspired and thankful that there are more people like me

[@bennewman4675]

I never thought I would get hair loss by only age 30. If it was to happened when they are older not young. Some people might possible not mind as much

[@apollobisaku7075]

i have been balding since 14-15 i know its ridiculous... i was extremely insecure about it to the point where when wind was hitting my hair I was changing direction, constantly touching and trying to fix my hair and all those bs, last year i decided to say fuck it and shave it all of, now im 17 and relived... looking better than ever. If you think you will have trouble with attracting the ladies oh boy let me tell you i get 10x the attention from girls than i used to, its about not giving a fuck about shit you cant really control and maxing out on other attributes either physical like an aesthetic physique, a sick beard, low BF% ect aswell as becoming a mysterious charming man with a high sexual presence and aura

[@EMPANAO321]

Yo that's crazy I wanna lose my hair, I'm not bald but I started shaving since I was 16 and now it's like part of my personality lol I think I look mean and ugly and I like that, most guys my age have long hair so it makes me different and all that, also girls look at me more, ofc it's bcs I look like a cancer patient lol, but I don't think I'll ever have problems attracting girls since I pay more attention to art than to them, I want to lose my hair so I can just shave the sides and the back of my head

[@SquatSimp]

100% the ladies dig a buzz cut especially if you have a good physique to pair it with. Thank you for sharing your experience man

[@brucemacaulay3127]

You look great

[@gregoryr.959]

You're a good looking guy my friend...having a shaved head with your looks won't hurt you a bit!

[@SquatSimp]

I appreciate the kind words! I tried a shaved head after this video was released. Please refer to my video if you are interested in how I felt about that experience

[@liberalartsguy2982]

You can use hair fibers to hide thinning. I am balding it’s hard. Finasteride Is more to stop balding then it to grow hair. That’s why you didn’t see results on finasteride

[@SquatSimp]

Good advice. The only reason I haven't used hair fibers is that it dries out your hair, right? I'm afraid putting more chemicals in my hair will only make it worse

[@jharnachowdhury3566]

I am 20 and balding. It's ok, now it is habitable.

[@mrclipent3708]

Bro go to Turkey. I did and i am pleased. 3600 grafts placed in the same area on my scalp as you are experiencing hair loss. You won't regret it.

[@SquatSimp]

I got 3000 grafts at Turkey a few months ago per your recommendation and many more. Stay posted for the results

[@ofangelicparagonsvirtuouse5829]

I'm like shiny head bald and finasteride made me get back and shoulder hair like a gorilla so now I'm really screwed I hate it. And sir you would look harass bald with more of a tan I wish I was you! or an smp for you would be cheap cause your like NORAD 3

[@2010hotmale2010]

You are EFFFFIN GORGEOUS

[@SquatSimp]

I appreciate the uplifting words 2010

[@johannesberg8649]

I went bald super early. I shaved it completely for years. Then I discovered MSP- micro scalp pigmentation. It’s basically ink ‘tattooed’ on your scalp made to look like a buzzed head. It’s costly but oh so worth it. Doubting me? KZbin it.

[@SquatSimp]

Nice! I am aware of it, but the frequency of the MSP needed paired with the price is what scared me away. How frequently do you have to get it done?

[@dylananderson20023]

Same with me i used minoxidil but haven't seen any results but rather i think it's making things worse

[@SquatSimp]

Sorry to hear that man. Have you tried other intervention methods in the last ten months and if so what was your experience with that?

[@ha-kh7ef]

I've been bad since 21. I'm 23 now and decided to see what my hair looks like so i'm regrowing it

[@AmaiDullahan]

Good luck friend❤

[@SquatSimp]

How did it look man? Did you keep it long or cut it short again?

[@ineyvibes474]

You literally had a glowup.

[@SquatSimp]

Hahaha thank you, I appreciate it. Just trying to be better than I was yesterday.

[@jean-luc5487]

I'm 19 and think I started receding at about 15 or 16.

[@SquatSimp]

My younger brother's temples started receding sooner than mine and much more aggressively too. He is twenty-four now and his hair loss has "stopped" for the meantime, so there is still hope for you!

[@colindennis1408]

I had a hair dresser comment that i was losing hair. Told her i was paying for a hair cut and not for her to comment on my hair or lack of. Never been back to a hair dresser since.

[@SquatSimp]

I totally get that. Maybe she was trying to give you a heads up or was she saying it in a way that felt like she was calling you out? Regardless that would make me uncomfortable too

[@bennewman4675]

Have you trued using hair loss shampoos?

[@noktasifir3725]

if you shed when using finasteride, it means that it is working

[@SquatSimp]

I didn't shed with finasteride (if memory serves). It was minoxidil that caused the shedding, except that it wasn't a phase because I lack a specific enzyme (sulfotransferase enzyme SULT1A1), so the hair loss was permanent and actually made my condition significantly worse

[@crappyfellow]

You need a combined effort to stop hair loss and to regrow your hair. You should try 5% Minoxidil twice daily, 1 mg of Finasteride daily, and one session of micro-needling with a stamp (not a roller) once per week for at least 6 months before you throw in the towel. I have friends who have followed this protocol and have had amazing results. Good luck to you.

[@SquatSimp]

Thank you for the comment. I tried 2/3 of the three methods you suggest over a year period without any progress unfortunately

[@batmore1]

You are handsome and in great shape, those things alone will put you in the top 5 per cent of hot guys hair or no hair.

[@SquatSimp]

I appreciate it man. Playing to my strengths and only concerning myself with controlling the controllables

[@sarcasticsagar]

Me too brother

[@SquatSimp]

We are not alone.

[@capo4ever334]

I’m on finasteride and my hair is fine. Some guys just can’t tolerate the rise in estrogen and some can.

[@SquatSimp]

Yep you are right, everyone responds differently to the medication. That is something I don't think most people want to recognize when they say, "I know X and it worked (or didn't work) for them"

[@parker940]

22 balding too G. You’ve got a good facial structure so you would look good regardless.

[@SquatSimp]

I appreciate it man. I'm sure people say the same thing about you!

[@felas77]

I shaved my head at 21 . Worked out , grew a beard and ladies loved it .

[@akashcovers]

Bald fam.... Damn we would make some sick gangsters!!!!

[@MoparMafia5.7]

Testosterone does that it did me too … deca test dbol really started on the delete tune lmao 😢

[@SquatSimp]

I'm not taking deca, test, or dbol, but I could definitely see how those compounds could make the condition worse. Best of luck man

[@sleepswithnopillow8413]

Go to turkey for a hair transplant that way you don’t have to use chemicals that don’t really work. Trust me it’s worth it. I recommend GMH Istanbul lol changed my life. Don’t have to wear hats that don’t even suit my head and I’m a sweaty guy so that made it all the worse.

[@SquatSimp]

Don't they recommend you use pharmaceuticals after the transplant to maintain the hair density?

[@sleepswithnopillow8413]

@@SquatSimp yes they do but it’s not completely necessary the transplanted hairs will not fall out once transplanted. Unlike my blonde hair your type of hair will yield good results the darker haired people always seem to get the best results.

[@SquatSimp]

@@sleepswithnopillow8413 I've looked into it quite extensively today since you mentioned it. It looks like a decent option! More affordable than procedures in the US, from what I can find their clinics are sanitary, informative, and yield good results and happy patients. Would you be willing to upload before and after pictures of your own onto imgur to share?

[@sleepswithnopillow8413]

@@SquatSimp yea I’ve looked into it for a good 5 years before going ahead with it. In my opinion Turkey seems to have more experience then other countries I think because the cheaper price attracts more clients. Yea places like the USA and the UK are double if not triple the price.

[@BlackKaizer-hj5hl]

I’ll be in turkey in about 5 years or so 😂

[@maddgun]

I'm 39 and been balding since early 30s. It sucks

[@lander77477]

Just get a hair system. Its cheap, and effective. Girls get to wear high heels, pushup/padded bras, breast surgery, makeup, fake eyelashes, fake eyebrows, fake nails, dye their hair, style their hair, hair extensions, wear weaves, get botox, lip injections, face lifts, and nose jobs. Nothing wrong with leveling the playing field back in our favor a little bit

[@SquatSimp]

What have you done to try to combat it, if you don't mind me asking

[@URWELCOME]

Here it comes

[@SquatSimp]

Here what comes? The balding?

[@SwagHyde]

I knew I would be balding Both sides of my family have men with a lot of balding I'm 21 and my hairline is not the best I'm not really thinning but it's thinner on the hairline I do have long hair so I can't know how bad it really is lol I'm not gonna hide it I don't want to get any treatment for it I'll keep my long hair until it looks bad and get buzzcuts until I die I guess

[@SquatSimp]

Respect. Thank you for the comment Swag. I hope you have a full head of hair through old age 💪

[@jm7804]

The culture of putdowns is so common place nowadays. I'm not surprised that there are people who take the opportunity to make fun of the situation. Brothers are the absolute worst. I think you handled it well. Tell them it bothers you. They will say you're being sensitive. Admit you are and leave it at that. If they persist, stop hanging out with them. When they're ready to mature you'll be more than happy to start hanging out again. Same with family. Bro, you're too negative. I don't want to be around your energy.

[@SquatSimp]

I agree, but my family is in a special category for me and the hassling isn't that bad. I've grown thicker skin with time which I think is for the best because I can't ever get that lost time back with them.

[@adithyakrishnan6506]

How much mg finastride did u take?

[@SquatSimp]

I was prescribed 5mg of Finasteride

[@dualscreengrant]

I think you didn't give finasteride and minoxidil enough time. They might not regrow hair, but they usually prevent further hair loss. I was in a similar situation because my hair loss started when I was 19, and I started using finasteride when I was 20. It was going well for 16 years, but then I started losing hair again when I was 36. Now I'm 38 and use oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil. My new treatments haven't helped to regrow all of the hair I lost, but there's noticeable improvement. I had been shaving to a guard 0 or guard 1 during the summer, which is a good option for diffuse thinners. But it's hard to maintain a shaved head, and in my case, it didn't look good at all. I started using hair fibers when my hair grew slightly longer, and that works really well as a short-term cosmetic solution.

[@SquatSimp]

I tried both options for roughly a year, but unfortunately saw no results. I think that the lack in progress was more of an enzyme shortcoming than a consistency one. "More Plates More Dates"(YT channel I recommend) has talked about this in more depth. You are right it is possibly I didn't do it long enough, but after a year of use I had to admit to myself that it wasn't working, so I stopped. Thank you for sharing your experience and commenting your thoughts man 🙏

[@pinkmann5158]

@@SquatSimp you can use tretinoin to enhance the action of the enzyme that converts minoxidil to its active form minoxidil sulfate. Tretinoin turns non responders to responders

[@Br4vehe4rt]

The only thing you can control is how you REACT

[@maxmeeks9910]

Also, testosterone boosters can make hair fall out. If your taking a supplement, pay attention. Is it worth it?

[@SquatSimp]

Max I appreciate your comment, but where did you read that testosterone boosters can make your hair fall out? It is my understand that the majority of US legal testosterone boosters are simply libido enhancers

[@maxmeeks9910]

@@SquatSimp I'm no doctor, but the guy in the video link below is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jorUaKCNeciZmsUsi=lzwomnKyGea98FsG

[@Nathan47223]

@@SquatSimp more testosterone = potentially more DHT, which you probably know is what causes hair loss if out are genetically predisposed.

[@SquatSimp]

Max thank you for the comment. The doctor in this video is specifically talking about TRT (also known as HRT). This is not the same as test boosters which are commonly found in supplement stores.

[@no89lan3]

You're really handsome, you could totally look good with a shaved head if you ever decide.

[@lisacarnahan4493]

I think your personality makes up for your lack of hair tenfold!

[@SquatSimp]

Lol thanks. I realize hair isn't everything, but it contributes a lot to someone's appearance and it was a vulnerability I wanted to share on the channel as I am beginning to come to terms with it. It is also something I figured people may search, so it may help bring traffic to the channel similar to the thin ankles skinny wrist videos.

[@tusharchandra5717]

I love You

[@abinashrokka1183]

21 and turning 22 and already lost half of my hairs

[@SquatSimp]

It seems to be more common than I initially thought to be honest. I know that doesn't make it any better (i.e. how you feel about it), but know you are not alone. There's a ton of us like you struggling with the same issues. We should all lean on one another for help and navigate this life struggle together

[@Fekuchand_]

भाई अविनाश अब बाल कैसे है

[@Fekuchand_]

Dawai lete nahi ka

[@AmaiDullahan]

Increase vitamin intake of collagen, biotin and fish oil as well as all the other ones. Serums and scalp massage as well. Oh and stress, try to relax as stress will do you no favors. Been doing it for 6 months, hair is full and long (girls with short hair hate me now since I have waves in mine😅). Hope this info helps!

[@abinashrokka1183]

@@Fekuchand_ nahi leta

[@nalujllovmmuts2380]

finasteride is not supposed to regrow anything. It keeps your hair, so it worked for you

[@bradleywyatt3244]

I'm starting to go bald and in single but I know I'm still attractive

[@SquatSimp]

The ladies don't stand a chance man!

[@ManjeetSingh-rc8du]

is hair transplant risky? why don't u opt for it?

[@SquatSimp]

A hair transplant has inherent risks as it is a head surgery, but I actually did opt for it. You can see that video on my channel if you would like to give it a peek!

[@evasta9850]

Get a hair transplant in turkey brother, 5 k usd and he will fill your hair to the max🙏🏼

[@natemielke9554]

Aye bro LeBron James had some hairline issues and figured it out so don’t lose hope 🙏

[@SquatSimp]

Dang you are right. Lebron and Elon Musk are the two biggest celebrity hairline transformations I know of

[@BOOMBOOM-jc2vn]

@@SquatSimp bro personally i've dealt with this too and right now im currently planning for a hair transplant, you should consider one too if you actually feel like your hair is crucial to you

[@joeblogs-vx4ep]

Doint wear a hat if your going thin on top Shave off the remaining hair Own it loud and proud .....

[@SquatSimp]

Fair advice, but hair aside the aesthetic of a hat is quite appealing, no?

[@Eric-ph4yw]

finasteride is mandatory. You absolutely need to take that period. It appears from your hair you have pretty good donor hair for a transplant. Yea it sucks but it's worth it. I've had many. Don't be a just shave it bro. You can slow this down dramatically. good luck!

[@SquatSimp]

Thank you Eric

[@yordanosabebaw767]

same age same problem

[@SquatSimp]

You are not alone. There are more people like us than we initially think there are. Hope you are doing well man

[@maxmeeks9910]

Use shaving cream instead of shampoo. Companies need to sell razors, nothing better supports Thick Thick hair growth than the very cream used before shaving. You're welcome.

[@SquatSimp]

Shaving cream increases hair growth are you saying?

[@maxmeeks9910]

@@SquatSimp If there was something that dissolved grease opening up pores and allowing maximum hair growth, I think razor producers would choose that as shaving preparation for their intelligent customer base.

[@krissanders987]

22 when I went balding, 24 completely bald. I tried to help it sooo much

[@SquatSimp]

It's a tough (and never end battle) for you and I. Did you end up committing to the buzz cut or go a different route?

[@romanz9022]

Bro buzz cut the hair you got the facial structure that works with a buzz

[@SquatSimp]

I rocked a buzz cut for a couple months after three video actually! Checkout my video "I Went Bald at 24"

[@wathah323]

Just get a hair system.

[@HairTransplantNetwork]

Michael, I started losing my hair at 21 as well. Get on medication ASAP. Forget the horror stories you read online. There are other options like topical finasteride/dutasteride. You can save your hair!

[@SquatSimp]

Thank you for the comment. Unfortunately, my body did not respond well to the medication. More information on my channel if you are interested in watching it and giving your impression

[@HairTransplantNetwork]

@@SquatSimp I got bad sides from oral finasteride. Switched to topical and it’s much better. Have you tried a topical?

[@tiagofilipe2481]

Bro, go to to topical finasteride

[@henryconner780]

I’m using treatment for it now

[@SquatSimp]

Hey Henry! How has treatment been going for you in the last two months?

[@henryconner780]

@@SquatSimp hey bro it has done a lot. I have responded really well to it. I’m 3 months in very happy w results. All about consistency and trusting the process. When I started using it my hair loss accelerated a lot which is supposed to happen. But trust the process! It’s certainly been a stressful few months but I got a lot of my confidence back now.

[@SquatSimp]

@henryconner780 That's awesome man! Congrats

[@henryconner780]

@@SquatSimp thanks man. If you are thinking of trying it lmk if u have questions

[@sol2835]

ive been balding for 5 years im 25:')

[@SquatSimp]

If you don't mind me asking, did you lose your hair "all at once" or has it been a steady progression over the last five years?

[@joashlex]

I suggest you can try hair transplant try to research it then use minoxidil or finasteride i will a sure you that you do it early than late =)

[@SquatSimp]

Definitely an option I have looked into! I'm still a student, so I'll need to make a handsome living before I can afford that. I would need to start a GoFundMe lol

[@mscking1688]

Thanks ;/

[@SquatSimp]

Yessir! Happy to help 😊

[@rotteclaw234]

Honestly, yea the hairloss is getting bad. Before you opt into hardcore solutions, like a transplant or more aggressive drugs (non-FDA) at least try the buzz/bald look. It's rough, but honestly, you are hot af and look masculine af so i think it will actually look very good. Just know a hairtransplant isnt an ideal solution as well and can have many downsides, so research the ups and downs very well before jumping into the plane to turkey.